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Janelle B.

Janelle B.

$30.00 / hr

Aurelia, IA

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About Janelle

I am an RN that lives in Iowa. Will be moving to the Greater Des Moines Area in the next few months. I am looking for part-time or full-time work, Mon. through Friday. I have been a nurse since 1978 and have worked in Geriatrics, Assisted living, Private duty and temp service work. I also have management experience and have worked in the Psychiatric and Chemical dependency field. I enjoy working with people of all ages. I am dependable and compassionate.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

RN

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
Jacson Recovery Center
22 bed unit with 11 males and 11 females. I was responsible for admission healthcare information, CD use, Insurance information, TB testing, Medication information and developing MAR and notifying physician of current meds and ordering from the pharmacy. Set up appointments with ARNP for physicals, and the ARNP who was an addiction specialist and handled pysch/CD issues and meds. Followed up on all physical complaints and set up with ARNP or physician as necessary. Communicated with physicians’, ARNPs’, families and with the pharmacy. Responsible for inputting all information in the clients computer records. Communicated with Techs and advised of any changes in orders and meds. Groups held for clients regarding health information.
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

RN/Director

Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
Wel-Life @ Alta Assisted Living Community
• As Director I was responsible for the management of the facility as well as all the staff. Evaluated the criteria of residents to determine placement and worked with families. Handled Data entry for Payroll, Accounts payable and receivable, insurance billing and marketing. Responsible for all employee hires and evaluations. • As RN Care Coordinator I was responsible for all duties listed below. RN Care Coordinator 2001-2003 WEL-Life @ Alta Assisted Living Facility • Responsible for intakes for appropriate placement. Scheduling for all PSAs’, teaching medication course to PSAs’. Providing quality care for all residents including service plans, medication sheets and close communication with families, physicians, and pharmacies. Provided evaluations of staff and counseling that might be needed.
Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

RN Staff Nurse

Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
Synergy
• Alcohol Recovery Unit. Medication supervision, charting, resident 1:1s. Communication with Physicians, counselors, and families.
Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

Alternative School Teacher Assistant

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
Western Iowa Tech Community College
• Assisted students with curriculum and assisted teacher as needed
Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

RN staff nurse

Jan 1988 - Jan 1992
Charter Hospital of Plano Texas
• Worked on an Adult/Adolescent Psychiatric/CD unit and children’s psych unit Responsible for patient care planning, medication, 1:1 and group counseling.
Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

RN staff nurse

Jan 1987 - Jan 1988
Baylor University Hospital
• Psych - Patient care planning, meds, 1:1 and group counseling and charting. Communication with families and Physicains.
Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

Assistant Supervisor

Jan 1986 - Jan 1987
Baylor University Hospital
• Patient Care planning, supervision of staff, scheduling and evaluations.
Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

RN Staff Nurse

Jan 1982 - Jan 1983
Linn County Psych Unit
• Patient care planning, meds, charting, 1:1 and group counseling. Communication with families and physicians.
Jan 1982 - Jan 1983

Supervisor, then took DON position

Jan 1980 - Jan 1982
Cedar Rapids Care Center
• Nursing home with 3 levels of care, SNF, ICF and severely handicapped children. Patient planning and care, supervised staff, and did the scheduling. • DON – Staff management scheduling, hiring, evaluations, termination. In-service scheduling, staff meetings, overseeing that quality care was being given to all residents. Communications with Administrator, physicians, and families
Jan 1980 - Jan 1982

RN Staff Nurse

Jan 1978 - Jan 1980
St. Lukes Hospital - Psychiatric Unit
• Patient care planning, meds, and 1:1 interactions with patients and charting. Worked closely with physicians and families to ensure quality patient care.
Jan 1978 - Jan 1980

Float nurse

Jan 1980 - Jan 1980
Medical Personnel Pool
• Worked at Nursing Homes and Hospitals to fill in scheduling as needed.
Jan 1980 - Jan 1980

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Aug 1976 - Aug 1978
Aug 1976 - Aug 1978
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