Description
Professional Summary Licensed Practical Nurse 10 years practical experience in Long Term Care/Rehab setting. Geriatric Cognitive loss Acute, Hospice, Wound Care and Respite patient support including assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures and community support. Managing, performing and overseeing staff of 54 bed unit with daily patient care including Activities of Daily Living, Medication administration, maintaining Residents Rights, telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. Documentation education for staff with introduction of MDS 3.0 Creating and monitoring schedules and attendance Psychoactive medication review and management, Successful reduction and removal of antipsychotic medication treatment Review and successful implementation of bladder incontinence program Knowledgeable and confident with Department of Mental Health and Joint Commission survey. Knowledge and experience handling workman's compensation. Yearly Compliance and competency rate of 100% while Director of Clinical Education. Hiring process from application through orientation for all departments. Infection Control Nurse, education and maintaining low infection rates < 3% Computer skilled Electronic Health Record. Trainer for facility with introduction and function of E-MAR/E-TAR with Point Click Care, Amalga, Care tracker. Human Resources, Application process .Educating, training for Individual setup and maintenance of On-line benefits. Organizing and supporting client involvement in community events, Horribles Parade, Concerts at Fits Hugh Lane. Involvement with clients of Elder Service Plan of the North Shore (PACE), Discovery Program, Alcoholic Anonymous. Assistance with Brain Injury Clients to appropriate Housing and Programs.