Susan E. Massed
Warren,RI
Summary
A friendly and qualified Licensed Practical Nurse with 20+ years of experience seeking to leverage proven skills into a position at your facility. I have diverse expertise in caring for the Elderly and Dementia related illnesses. Compact license.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Nursing
Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Medication Management
- Communication with the physician and RN, the staff Manager
- Maintaining Shift Nursing Notes, continued Care plan Support
- Wound Care
- Communication with Families
- Oversight with shift caregivers
- Supported other units when called upon.
- Oct 2021- changed names to Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare
- Left Position to Care for parents in our home
Dementia Unit Activities Director
Atria Aquidneck Place
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed engaging activity programs tailored to resident interests and preferences.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance social interaction and community engagement among residents.
- Mentored team members in best practices for resident engagement and program facilitation.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Supported cognitive health through the implementation of brain fitness programs designed to stimulate mental acuity in older adults.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Contributed to a positive living environment by fostering a sense of camaraderie among residents through group activities and social gatherings.
East View Assisted Living Facility
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Direct supervision of LNA Caregivers and Medication Technicians on 2 units.
- LNA Education skills training.
- IdenHold Harmless and Liability Waiver
The Residence at Otter Creek
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Direct resident Nursing Care maintained resident’s medical records and medication orders onto Point ClickCare medication records.
- Provide resident care including wound care, administering injections, glucometer testing and insulin injections, catheter care, toenail and fingernail care, U/A sample collection and labs as ordered by Physicians.
- Assisted RN with Building Care plans and Assessments, while maintaining compliance with LPN guidelines.
- Ability to identify the philosophy of Hospice and assist with administration of medication, and care of the dying Hospice resident while maintaining close relationships with the hospice nursing team.
The Residence at Otter Creek
08.2007 - 08.2015
- Maintained a 24- hour schedule for over 60 staff members for Residential Care/Assisted Living Facility.
- Managed staff education files in compliance with state regulations.
- Attended disciplinary meetings regarding call outs with health Services Director.
- Filing labs, paperwork into resident’s medical record charts.
- Administering medications using an electronic E=MAR Point Click Care system.
- Reordering medication through pharmacy, maintaining narcotic count double locked and reporting concerns with medication discrepancies.
- Taking vitals, nebulizer administration, and oxygen administration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nantucket High School
LPN - Nursing Practice
North Country Community College
Ticonderoga, NYSkills
- CPR qualified
- Wound Care
- Hospice Care
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Lab Draws
- EMAR Proficient
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Management Skills
- Excel, Data Entry, Microsoft Word
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse: Rhode Island- LPN11540 Compact License Expires March 2026.
- Licensed Practical Nurse: Vermont –# 025.124908 Expires January 2020
- Licensed Nurse’s Aide.
- CPR/AED certification
Timeline
LPN Nursing
Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022
Dementia Unit Activities Director
Atria Aquidneck Place
11.2019 - 09.2020
East View Assisted Living Facility
03.2018 - 10.2019
The Residence at Otter Creek
09.2016 - 03.2018
The Residence at Otter Creek
08.2007 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Nantucket High School
LPN - Nursing Practice
North Country Community College