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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , L.P.N.Street Address South Broad StreetGriffith, Indiana Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEObjectivesDedicated L.P.N. with proven track record of providing quality patient centered care in home, hospital, skilled, assisted living, and private settings seeks healthcare position. Licensed professional solidly credentialed with comprehensive background in rehab, pediatrics, med-surg, long term care, ICU nursing, and assisted living. Knowledgeable of Medicare health care regulations, JACHO standards and the state rules and regulations for the operation of a residential facility. Summary of QualificationsAdvocate for patients rights; strive to understand a patients needs and concernsHardworking and energetic; flexible; adapts easily to change of environment and work scheduleMaintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient carePersonable with a positive attitude; interface well with patients, family, and staffTeam leader with ability to create a positive work environment that uplifts patients spirits. Professional ExperienceThe Terrace at Towne Centre Merrillville, Indiana Director 2010-presantOversee the daily operation of a 75 bed residential facilityManaged facility budgetStaffing schedule Maintained state required education for staffAdmissions/DischargesAssessments on potential ResidentsPassed four annual state surveys with zero deficiencies Golden Living Center Merrillville, IndianaRehab Director 2008-2010Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed restorative therapy services for 110 bed long term care facilityMaintained complete and accurate records of therapy assessments and servicesCoordinated restorative therapy services with therapy service provider to provide transitional services to facility residentsParticipated in RAI (resident assessment instrument) process as a representative of Restorative therapy, complies reports related to restorative therapy and resident safetyAttended care plan conferencesPlanned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed the Resident Safety Program in accordance with Indiana Department of Health and faculty standardsServed as resident safety program coordinator, leading fall prevention, restraint reduction, and poly-pharmacy monitoring committees in accordance with State and Federal regulationsPrepared and presented regular reports on the Resident Safety Program; reports monthly to the Quality Assurance CommitteeEducated facility staff, residents, and family on safetyDirectly supervised employees within the Restorative Therapy Department Maxim Home Health Merrillville, IndianaPediatric Nurse 2007-2009Provided support and care by keeping childrens needs in mindResponsible for demonstration and education of family regarding treatment, practice, and equipmentProvided medication to pediatric patients at scheduled timesHandled problems, queries, and complaints from patients and familyPerformed assessments and obtained vital signs as ordered Sebos Nursing & Rehabilitation Hobart, IndianaRehab Director 2006-2007Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated and directed restorative services for 120 long term care residentsMaintained complete and accurate records of therapy assessments and servicesCoordinated restorative therapy services with therapy service provider to provide transitional services to facility residentsParticipated in RAI (resident assessment instrument) process as a representative of Restorative therapy, complies reports related to restorative therapy and resident safetyAttended care plan conferencesPlanned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed the Resident Safety Program in accordance with Indiana Department of Health and faculty standardsServed as resident safety program coordinator, leading fall prevention, restraint reduction, and poly-pharmacy monitoring committees in accordance with State and Federal regulationsPrepared and presented regular reports on the Resident Safety Program; reports monthly to the Quality Assurance CommitteeEducated facility staff, residents, and family on safetyDirectly supervised employees within the Restorative Therapy Department Med-Staff Inc. _ Hobart, IndianaMed-Surg Nurse 2002-2007Provided pre and post-operative nursing care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions including lumbar laminectomies, and anterior/posterior cervical discectomiesEducated patients and their families on disease process, medical-surgical procedures, aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management technique, proper use of braces, prosthetics, and orthopedic equipmentRecommended and implemented changes to the medical unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of patient care, policies, and reassessed/revised plan of careCollaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and healthcare professionalsPrecept staff nurses in areas of patient care, policies and procedures with demonstrated leadership skillsPerformed Neurological testingProvided a broad range of general nursing care services in the areas of vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, catheters, gastro enteric tubes, I.V.s, central linesMonitors patients PT/INR levels to identify the need for anticoagulant therapy, and for potential side effects of the medications demonstrating strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills Wittenburg Lutheran Home Crown Point, IndianaRehab Director 1999-2002Provided pre and post-operative nursing care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions including lumbar laminectomies, and anterior/posterior cervical discectomiesEducated patients and their families on disease process, medical-surgical procedures, aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management technique, proper use of braces, prosthetics, and orthopedic equipmentRecommended and implemented changes to the medical unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of patient care, policies, and reassessed/revised plan of careCollaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and healthcare professionalsPrecept staff nurses in areas of patient care, policies and procedures with demonstrated leadership skillsPerformed Neurological testingProvided a broad range of general nursing care services in the areas of vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, catheters, gastro enteric tubes, I.V.s, central linesMonitors patients PT/INR levels to identify the need for anticoagulant therapy, and for potential side effects of the medications demonstrating strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation Valparaiso, Indiana Ventilator Nurse 1998-1999Provided quality nursing care to patients requiring ventilators, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, wound care, nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning, intravenous therapy, and insertion of cathetersMonitored ventilator alarms and patients respiratory statusEducated patients and their families on disease process, medical-surgical procedures, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain managementAdministered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medicationsTimely & accurate charting proceduresConduct initial assessments on patients upon admissionDischarge planningReport changes in patients condition routinely and when requiring immediate attentionCollect specimens for laboratory testingMonitor, evaluate, and record food and liquid intake and output levelsOrientate new personnel in area of patient care, medical practices and procedures EducationPurdue University West Lafayette, Indiana 1992-1993 Molecular BiologyG.P.A. 4.0, Deans listIvy Tech State College Valparaiso, Indiana 1996-1998 License Practical NursingG.P.A 4.0, Deans listGraduated Cum LaudeIndiana University Gary, Indiana 2002-2009Bachelors of Science, Molecular BiologyThe College Network 2010-presantAssociates in Nursing, R.N.Volunteer/MembershipAmerican Red CrossIndiana Nursing AssociationSkillsKnowledgeable of Microsoft Word and ExcelEffective team playerDemonstrate leadership skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsLicense/CertificationState of Indiana Nursing LicenseTB certifiedCPR/First Aide certified |
