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Viola Carol Adams

Clintwood

Summary

Experienced, compassionate, patient-focused, empathetic nurse looking to increase my knowledge and experience as the Director of Nursing position with your facility. I am familiar with the residents and their families, I am willing and eager to learn, grow, and help the facility to grow and flourish.

Seasoned MDS Coordinator with comprehensive experience in long-term healthcare settings. Possess strong skills in conducting resident assessments and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, optimize patient care plans, and improve overall facility efficiency. Have made significant contributions in improving communication between departments, enhancing accuracy of documentation, and streamlining reporting processes.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
8065
8065
years of post-secondary education

Work History

MDS Coordinator, Registered Nurse, Nurse Management Staff

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
Clintwood
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville
01.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Comprehensive Family Practice
Vansant
01.2015 - 01.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Community Medical Care
Clintwood
01.2013 - 01.2015

Infant Room Teacher/Homebase Teacher/Family Service Worker

People Incorporated of Southwest Virginia
01.2006 - 01.2013

Foster Parent

Dickenson County Department of Social Services
Clintwood
01.1998 - 01.2013

School Bus Monitor/Assistant Bus Driver

Kids Central
Norton
01.2003 - 01.2005

Game Room Attendant/Cook

USA Game Room
Clintwood
01.2002 - 01.2003

Private Daycare

Carol's Daycare
Clintwood
01.1998 - 01.2002

Home Health

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
Richlands
01.1994 - 01.1996

Nursing Home

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
Clintwood
01.1992 - 01.1994

Cashier/Cook/Waitress/Dining Room Attendant

Kentucky Fried Chicken
Pikeville
01.1989 - 01.1991

Education

BACHELOR OF NURSING - Bachelor of Nursing Degree

GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing

VIRGINIA APPALACHIAN TRICOLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM

CERTIFICATE - Certificate Practical nursing

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE - child development/infant-toddler/preschool

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -

HERITAGE HALL NURSING HOME
CLINTWOOD, VIRGINIA

Skills

  • Patient oriented bedside care
  • Time management
  • Training new hires
  • Training nursing students
  • Carevue
  • Kronos
  • BCMA
  • PCC
  • Microsoft Word
  • Epic
  • Patient fusion
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Assessment skills
  • Lab draws
  • Urine drug screenings
  • DNA screenings
  • Medical record management
  • Patient care evaluation
  • Treatment prioritization
  • Patient flow management
  • Referral management
  • Insurance coordination
  • Pharmacy coordination
  • Suture removal assistance
  • Vital signs recording
  • Care plan development
  • Diagnosis input
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Mental health diagnosis experience
  • Client chart updating
  • Child safety assistance
  • Classroom assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Child care
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Family assistance
  • Health staff coordination
  • Activity planning

Timeline

MDS Coordinator, Registered Nurse, Nurse Management Staff

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
11.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Pikeville Medical Center
01.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Comprehensive Family Practice
01.2015 - 01.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Community Medical Care
01.2013 - 01.2015

Infant Room Teacher/Homebase Teacher/Family Service Worker

People Incorporated of Southwest Virginia
01.2006 - 01.2013

School Bus Monitor/Assistant Bus Driver

Kids Central
01.2003 - 01.2005

Game Room Attendant/Cook

USA Game Room
01.2002 - 01.2003

Foster Parent

Dickenson County Department of Social Services
01.1998 - 01.2013

Private Daycare

Carol's Daycare
01.1998 - 01.2002

Home Health

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
01.1994 - 01.1996

Nursing Home

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
01.1992 - 01.1994

Cashier/Cook/Waitress/Dining Room Attendant

Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.1989 - 01.1991

BACHELOR OF NURSING - Bachelor of Nursing Degree

GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing

VIRGINIA APPALACHIAN TRICOLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM

CERTIFICATE - Certificate Practical nursing

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE - child development/infant-toddler/preschool

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -

HERITAGE HALL NURSING HOME
Viola Carol Adams