Lekshmi Kavirajan
Naperville
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in clinical care and healthcare management. Proven track record in leading teams and enhancing workflows in dynamic medical settings. Specialized in EMR/EHR training and implementation, effectively connecting clinical and technical teams. Skilled in optimizing system usage and managing successful EMR rollouts to elevate patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse- PRN
Kare Technologies(Healthcare Agency)
12.2022 - Current
- Executed daily responsibilities in accordance with agency and facility policies.
- Delivered direct patient care, including medication administration and thorough needs assessments.
- Managed admissions and readmissions, ensuring adherence to facility and state regulations.
EMR Training Specialist
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care
Joliet
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Ensured prompt resolution of Help Desk tickets through effective management.
- Oversaw user access management, executing timely setups and terminations.
- Achieved MatrixCare Power User certification, developed comprehensive training plans for staff.
- Created EHR downtime policies, ensuring alignment with MatrixCare documentation standards.
- Led EMR support ticket management, improving response times and user satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on EHR system; coordinated retraining efforts to maintain quality documentation.
- Monitored EMR release notes, updated staff training materials to reflect changes.
- Assisted in implementation of new MatrixCare products within testing environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skilled Nursing Services Home Health
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Evaluated client wellness through home visits, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
- Performed vital sign assessments and reviewed medication for accuracy and safety.
- Dressed open wounds and monitored healing progress consistently.
- Assessed patient conditions, documented findings in EMR, and communicated changes to physician's office.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Evaluated educational effectiveness with clients post-instruction to enhance future training.
Interim Director of Nursing Short Term Assignment
Kare agency
Wheeling
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted Interim Executive Director and HR in corrective action planning post-survey results.
- Reviewed and implemented policies, ensuring alignment with state and facility guidelines.
- Delivered training sessions to staff on adherence to care plans and protocols.
- Evaluated medical charts and patient records for compliance with documentation standards.
- Provided clinical support, ensuring service plans met residents' needs and coordinated care.
- Conducted move-in assessments with sales partners, evaluating community suitability for prospective residents.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations during assessments and adherence to facility protocols.
Resident Care Supervisor
Story Point formerly Senior Star
Romeoville
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored nursing care to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Reviewed and processed payroll for clinical associates, ensuring accurate timesheet reporting.
- Assisted with scheduling for Caregivers and Nursing staff, effectively eliminating agency staff usage.
- Improved patient care efficiency through analysis of nursing staff utilization.
- Managed labor costs and supplies within Assisted Living budget, optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed documentation systems to meet regulatory deadlines for assessments and service plans.
- Oversaw clinical operations and collaborated on individualized care plan development.
- Achieved three deficiency-free state surveys through rigorous monitoring practices.
- Collaborates with sales partners to determine community capability and assess potential residents' appropriateness for move-in.
Assistant Health Service Director
Senior Star
Romeoville
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitored nursing care for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ensured accuracy of clinical associate hours on timesheets and processed payroll efficiently.
- Assisted with scheduling Caregiver and Nursing staff to meet residents’ needs, eliminating agency staff usage.
- Analyzed nursing staff utilization to enhance patient care efficiency.
- Managed labor costs, supplies, and other line items within Assisted Living budget.
- Developed and monitored documentation systems to meet regulatory timeframes for assessments and service plans.
- Collaborated with residents, families, and staff to maintain standard levels of care.
- Achieved three deficiency-free state surveys through rigorous monitoring of medication administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Reserve at Oswego
Oswego
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Administered medication safely and accurately according to prescribed guidelines.
- Completed admissions, transfers, and discharges in compliance with facility protocols.
- Assessed potential move-in referrals for admission suitability per state and facility guidelines.
- Reviewed admission charts within 24 hours to ensure accuracy and minimize medication errors.
- Trained newly hired nurses and educated staff on resident care best practices.
- Obtained specimens for tests and prepared them for laboratory transport as per policies.
- Collaborated with nurses and caregivers to manage monthly schedules and daily assignments.
- Monitored infection control procedures to uphold facility-wide health and safety standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartis Village
Orland Park
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered prescribed medication safely and in accordance with established guidelines.
- Completed admissions, transfers, and discharges following facility protocols.
- Trained newly hired nurses and educated staff on resident care standards.
- Transcribed telephone orders from physicians during medical emergencies and other needs.
- Initiated emergency assistance in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Investigated incidents and prepared required state accident reports per protocol.
- Contributed to Eldermark implementation team for program startup.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
Lombard
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Administered medication safely and accurately according to prescribed guidelines.
- Completed admissions, transfers, and discharges by adhering to facility protocols.
- Trained newly hired nurses and educated staff to enhance resident care.
- Transcribed telephone orders from physicians for medical emergencies and client needs.
- Coordinated care plan meetings with residents and families, supporting service plans.
- Assisted Regional RCD in scheduling nurses and managing staffing agency communications.
- Evaluated potential move-in referrals for admission suitability based on state guidelines.
- Prepared incident reports in compliance with facility protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Healthcare
Lombard
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Lombard, IL
- Wound care assessment and documentation.
- Safely and properly administer prescribed medication by following the guidelines.
- Train new hired nurses.
- Complete admissions, transfers and discharges based on facility protocol.
- Assign and delegate daily CNA assignments.
- Recognize and assess residents, and if any changes in the condition, then take necessary action to treat and properly notify Providers and families.
- Follow proper emergency protocol for the facility as required.
- Lombard, IL
Nursing Assistant
Lexington Health Care
Lombard
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Lombard, IL
- Lombard, IL
Education
Applied Science - Computer Network
CMK healthcare
Westmont, IL12.2014
Applied Science -
Westwood College
Woodridge, IL12.2003
PCCTI
Oak BrookSkills
Microsoft 365 applications
- EHR management and troubleshooting
- User access management
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Compliance and regulatory review
- Verbal and written communication
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Emergency response training
- Health assessments
- Documentation review and recordkeeping
- Infection control practices
- Patient education and support
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Electronic health records management
- Wound care management
- Staff training and development
- Care plan development
Certification
- BLS Certification
- LVN- California
- LPN- Illinois
Timeline
EMR Training Specialist
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care
05.2024 - 02.2025
Interim Director of Nursing Short Term Assignment
Kare agency
12.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse- PRN
Kare Technologies(Healthcare Agency)
12.2022 - Current
Resident Care Supervisor
Story Point formerly Senior Star
03.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Health Service Director
Senior Star
10.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skilled Nursing Services Home Health
01.2019 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Reserve at Oswego
01.2019 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartis Village
01.2019 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Healthcare
01.2015 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2014 - 12.2019
Nursing Assistant
Lexington Health Care
01.2009 - 12.2011
Applied Science - Computer Network
CMK healthcare
Applied Science -
Westwood College
PCCTI
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