Tiki Whitacre
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong background in assisted living community management. Proven track record of success in leading high-performing teams. Self driven with a strong desire and passion for providing the highest standards of health care. Leadership experience and skills that will prove to be an asset. Adept in fostering a positive work culture and building relationships with staff, residents and families. Fast learner who welcomes new experiences and challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Wellness
The Blake At Pensacola
05.2022 - Current
- Assist Executive Director with any daily needs.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with rules and regulations of federal, state and local laws in reference to Florida assisted living facilities licensure.
- Actively listen to staff, residents, and family concerns and handle situations with ease.
- Manage schedules for all clinical staff.
Assistant Director of Wellness
The Blake At Pensacola
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Assist Director of Wellness with any daily needs.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with rules and regulations of federal, state and local laws in reference to Florida assisted living facilities licensure.
- Actively listen to staff, residents, and family concerns and handle situations with ease.
- Manage schedules for all clinical staff.
Nurse, Assistant Administrator
Homestead Village Of Pensacola
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Assist Administrator with any daily needs.
- Assist with Quality Assurance for 180 bed Assisted Living/ Alzheimer's and Dementia facility.
- Provide staff education and development.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with rules and regulations of federal, state and local laws in reference to Florida Assisted Living Facilities licensure.
- Actively listen to staff, handle concerns and challenging situations with ease.
- Manage schedule for all clinical staff.
- Assist in creating policy and procedure and maintain compliance with infection control guidelines.
- Perform COVID-19 testing for all facility residents and staff.
Nurse, Resident Care Coordinator
Homestead Village Of Pensacola
05.2018 - 06.2020
- LPN/Resident Care Supervisor and Surrogate Administrator when assigned as needed.
- Supervises Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Personal Care Attendants and Homemakers.
- Provide patient care within the scope of Licensed Practical Nursing Profession, includes but not limited to - Administration of medications, dressing changes, processing of physician orders, patient assessments and admissions, coordination of services to ensure patients receive proper medical treatment and/or services to include physician/ARNP visits, therapies, hospice services and durable medical equipment, etc. as needed. Responsible for maintenance of all resident records required by Agency of Health Care Administration and also to be present during State Surveys.
LPN Nurse Supervisor (Day Shift)
Homestead Village Of Pensacola
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Established and maintained tactful, effective working relationship with all levels of facility staff, as well as residents, families, physicians, nurse practitioners, and all referring outside agencies for services of PT, OT, ST, DME suppliers, and Hospice agencies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Collaborated with resident care coordinator on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Managing and coordinating nursing care and physician care for residents in 5 cottages.
- Administering medications and assisting personal care staff in providing personal care.
- Performing ordered treatments, monitoring vital signs, charting resident conditions, notifying physicians of change in condition, coordinating care with 3rd party providers, notification of resident conditions to their families, and maintaining safe environment for residents that promotes both their independence and dignity.
LPN, Private Duty
Pediatric Services Of America
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes in home.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Provided interaction with patients and families to promote happier and healthier environment.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLAssociate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL12.2008
Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Responsible and Dependable
- AHCA Compliance
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Quality Assessments
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- Licensed LPN - 2009-Present
- Licensed Florida Administrator - 2018-Present
Timeline
Director of Wellness
The Blake At Pensacola
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Wellness
The Blake At Pensacola
11.2021 - 05.2022
Nurse, Assistant Administrator
Homestead Village Of Pensacola
06.2020 - 11.2021
Nurse, Resident Care Coordinator
Homestead Village Of Pensacola
05.2018 - 06.2020
LPN Nurse Supervisor (Day Shift)
Homestead Village Of Pensacola
06.2016 - 05.2018
LPN, Private Duty
Pediatric Services Of America
05.2015 - 08.2016
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Pensacola State College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Reid State Technical College
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