Curriculum Vitae - Printable Version

1994 to 2006- Spoon River Home Health Services 332 Fort St. Farmington, IL 61531

Provided nursing care for geriatric and pediatric clients from admission to discharge
Conducted nursing assessment for Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Pay clients
Developed , implemented, evaluated, and revised client care plans
Educated clients and caregivers on healthcare issues relating to their homecare needs
Communicated with physicians, therapists, and ancillary care providers to ensure coordination and continuity of care
Assisted with Quality Assurance issues
Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses on the care team
Performed regular Medical Record Audits to ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and Illinois Department of Public Health regulations
Participated in and conducted in-services for nursing staff

Nursing Supervisor

Assigned nursing visits per physician order
Supervised nursing personnel
Communicated with clients and caregivers to ensure quality of care
Facilitated discussions with employees to resolve conflicts and create a productive working environment
Conducted interviews for employee candidates
Managed nursing staff
Conducted referral intakes and screenings of potential clients
Ensured audits of medical records were completed by appropriate nursing personnel
Named Acting Administrator during Administrator absence

Certified Nursing Assistant Educator
Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistant Program, 11/1995-2/1997

Director of Education and Training, 9/2003-3/2006

Designed curriculum for Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
Completed and submitted master schedule per IDPH guidelines
Set up and maintained clinical sites, establishing excellent relationships with clinical facility administration and faculty
Developed Student handbook and application criteria
Dealt with a variety of disciplinary issues concerning student conduct
Conducted in-services Certified Nursing Assistants
Conducted documentation training sessions for nursing personnel
Assisted with development of Nursing Orientation Program
Participated in orientation of nursing personnel to nursing visits and nursing management in office setting
Coordinated and instructed CPR certification and recertification classes for staff, schools, outside facilities, and community organizations

1990-1994 Proctor Hospital-5401 North Knoxville Peoria, IL 61614

Served as a team leader in the Family Maternity Center, providing nursing assessment and care for post-partum, neonatal, and gynecological patients
Educated patients and caregivers on the issues related to their healthcare needs
Served as night shift charge nurse in mother- baby unit of Family Maternity Center

1988-1990 Household manager

1986-1988 St. Johns Hospital 800 East Carpenter Springfield IL 62701

Provided nursing assessment and care for post-partum and high risk ante-partum patients