Desiree Fuentes
Glendale
Summary
Dedicated Resident Care Coordinator with expertise in care plan coordination, resident relationship building, and staff supervision to enhance resident well-being. Strong communication and detail orientation ensure compliance with health and safety protocols while improving daily living for residents. Experienced in staffing and medication administration. Prepared to contribute valuable skills to a dynamic team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Coordinator
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living
Surprise
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate resident care plans with interdisciplinary team members and family for optimal support.
- Review new medication orders, and manage administration according to physician orders.
- Conducted monthly vitals checks to assess resident health and identify potential health concerns.
- Implement and maintain health and safety protocols within the wellness department.
- Developed work schedules and staff assignments based on workload to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Recruit, hire, and train new care staff.
- Participated in weekly meetings to review changes in resident conditions, behaviors, and admission needs for coordinated care.
Resident Care Coordinator
The Montecito Senior Living
Peoria
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Engaged families in discussions about resident well-being and needs, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Monitored residents' medical records, documenting changes in condition or behavior to support timely interventions.
- Promptly documented resident progress and changes in health status.
- Monitored medication administration to ensure compliance with prescribed regimens.
- Supervised staff during shifts to ensure accurate task completion and maintain high care standards.
Medication Aide
Rock Creek at The Park
Surprise
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered medications to residents according to prescribed schedules.
- Monitored resident health and promptly reported changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation.
- Monitored resident vital signs including weight, temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure to support accurate health assessments.
- Trained new staff on medication administration protocols to enhance compliance and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chavez High School
Laveen, AZ05-2007
Skills
- Care plan coordination
- Medication administration
- Health and safety protocols
- Vital signs monitoring
- Resident documentation practices
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care staff supervision
- Patient support
- Emergency response
- Dementia care
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Effective communication
- Compassionate caregiving
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Certified Medication Aide/Caregiver
Timeline
Resident Care Coordinator
Orchard Pointe Assisted Living
08.2023 - Current
Resident Care Coordinator
The Montecito Senior Living
08.2022 - 08.2023
Medication Aide
Rock Creek at The Park
03.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chavez High School