Terra Hibbett

Elgin,IL

Overview

years of professional experience

The Landings

Batavia, IL

02.2024 - Current

Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff to review changes in policies, procedures, or standards of care.
Maintained current knowledge of trends in healthcare by attending conferences, seminars, webinars.
Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
Assisted in the development of clinical competency programs for staff.
Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Identified areas of improvement within the department and developed plans for implementation.
Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members for accuracy and completeness.
Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.
Assessed patient care needs and developed individualized care plans.
Managed recruitment process for new nursing staff, including interviewing and orientation.
Conducted quality assurance audits to evaluate adherence to standards of care.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.

Silver Glen

Batavia, IL

01.2023 - 02.2024

Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to memory care services.
Collaborated with families to develop individualized care plans for residents.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident progress and plan future interventions.
Trained staff on dementia-related topics such as communication techniques, safety protocols, and end-of-life care.
Developed and implemented programs to improve memory care services.
Evaluated patient records to ensure accuracy of documentation regarding medical treatments, medications, and other health information.
Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe interactions between staff and residents.
Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.

Silverado Memory Care

Saint Charles, IL

02.2019 - 06.2020

Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.

Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale

Glendale Heights, IL

03.2013 - 01.2020

Developed policies and procedures related to nursing practices within the department.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, other health professionals, and administrative staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Investigated incidents, accidents, complaints involving LPNs and took corrective action when necessary.
Reviewed physician orders for accuracy prior to implementation by nursing staff.
Coordinated scheduling of shifts among the LPN team members according to workload demands.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care services.
Performed annual competency assessments on all licensed practical nurses.
Assigned tasks and delegated duties to LPNs in accordance with their scope of practice.
Provided clinical leadership and direction to the LPN team to ensure quality patient care.
Conducted ongoing training sessions for new or existing LPN staff members.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Ambria College of Nursing

Hoffman Estates, IL

12-2012