Kari Nelson

Experience

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  Kountze Nursing Center

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2013

  Charge Nurse/Treatment Nurse/DON Assistant

  Managed and supervised the daily activities of nursing staff, established work schedules, conducted head-to-toe assessments, created care plans and maintained medical supply inventories for this 56-bed skilled nursing facility, while supporting the organizational mission and vision. Coordinated nursing shift activities and enforced established standards of care, while ensuring quick and calm response to emergency situations and communicating with physicians on daily basis regarding patient condition and progress of rehab.• Oversaw the activities of the medical records department to ensure physician orders were correct and current. Assisted DON with administrative duties such as report processing, staffing and budgeting, while facilitating the delivery of monthly in-services and trainings.• Partnered in developing care plans ensuring accuracy and appropriateness as a member of interdisciplinary team.• Organized the delivery of patient care by evaluating patients, administering care, assigning and supervising personnel, and collaborating with internal staff.• Continuously assess staff performance in order to identify areas or individuals in need of additional training, counseling, or intervention; completed nursing staff performance evaluations. • Administered and documented prescribed medications/treatments accurately and in compliance with the policies/procedures; documented all care, treatments and medications administered.• Cultivated and maintained relationships with patients, family members, medical teams/staff and support departments to adequately plan patient needs. Show less

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  Beaumont Health

  May 2013 - May 2016

  Assistant Director Of Nursing

  Partnered in managing and overseeing the planning, organization, coordination and delivery of all clinical/nursing processes in a 70-bed skilled nursing facility, to include staff scheduling, training and development, policy/procedure development, directing the wound care program, and driving all aspects of the infection control program including surveillance, line listing, mapping, and reporting. Filled in as a direct patient care RN, manager, and the DON during times of absence.• Managed patient safety and supervised all care activities performed by RN, LPN and nurse assistant staff; assisted patients in the transition from acute care to home care settings. • Oversaw all aspects of nurse staffing/hiring and education to ensure adequate and knowledgeable care is provided; monitored on-going staff development programs for all nursing personnel.• Led resource utilization, incident/accident review, wound prevention and treatment plans, and the implementation of programs that increased patient and staff satisfaction.• Assigned or reassigned staff from one area to another as needed; prepared evaluations of assigned staff.• Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff; reviewed survey information to identify and prioritize areas in need of improvement.• Helped lead/establish standards for selection, hiring, training, promotion and termination of staff; investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.• Ordered all needed nursing supplies and maintained yearly budget; served as a CPR and first aid trainer. Show less

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  AltairStrickland

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  Deliver all aspects of assistance to timekeeper via the compiling and submittal of per-diem documentation to client for approval, while collaborating with 8 quality control staff in managing and maintaining all QC documentation and weld log tracking, and partnering in ensuring/driving the importance of a safe working environment.• Ensure fire watch permit is filled out properly and has all required signatures in place prior to work starting.• Direct employees and other personnel out of affected hot work areas, inspect sites and extinguishers for proper charge and current inspection, and conduct final inspections of entire area prior to leaving.• Assist in reducing hazards in work area and proactively detect, recognize and respond to dangerous conditions. Show less

  • Safety Manager

    Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Timekeeper / QC Data Clerk

    Jan 2015 - May 2019

  • Clerk, Timekeeper, hole/firewatch

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
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  Hahn & Clay, Inc.

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Timekeeper

  Managed and maintained employee time and attendance in tracking system balancing the foreman’s timesheets with time program. Prepared/delivered payroll to HQ and submitted completed documentation to client for per-diem approval.

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  Lauren Engineers & Constructors, Inc

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

   Supervise the work of office and administrative employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems. Implement corporate or departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management. Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problems. Train or instruct employees in job duties or company policies or arrange for training to be provided. Evaluate employees' job performance and recommend appropriate personnel action. Review records or reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, or shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, or evaluate performance. Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff. Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for office staff. Maintain records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies, or machine maintenance. Compute figures such as balances or totals. Research, compile, and prepare reports, manuals, correspondence, or other information required by management. Coordinate activities with other supervisory personnel or with other work units or departments. Analyze financial activities of work groups or departments and provide input into budget planning and preparation processes. Consult with managers or other personnel to resolve problems in areas such as equipment performance, output quality, or work schedules. Participate in the work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or to overcome difficult aspects of work. Monitor inventory levels and requisition or purchase supplies as needed.Coordinate or perform activities associated with shipping, receiving, distribution, or transportation. Plan layouts of stockrooms, warehouses, or other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, or related factors pertaining to items stored. Show less

  • Office Manager

    Apr 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Safety Tech

    Jul 2019 - Apr 2020
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  Wyatt Field Service Company

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Timekeeper / Billing Specialist
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  Richard

  Jul 2022 - now

  Timekeeper