1. LORRAINE RESTAINO, RN, BSN
93 Grant Avenue
Farmingdale, New York 11735
(516) 238-7992
EMAIL: lrducky@aol.com
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
9/78 – 5/83 Molloy College RN, BS Nursing
9/70 – 6/74 BOCES LPN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
3/09 – Present A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility (589 Beds)
Director of MDS Coordination
Continuous oversight of the MDS Department which includes six Registered Nurses for 589 bed hospital-based
nursing facility. Responsible for all MDS submissions and census uploads. Coordinated CMI activity with all
clinical staff, including medical, all therapy, social services, psychology and nursing (for proper ADL
documentation) in order to maximize reimbursement potential. Reviewed all PRI’s for possible admission (in
absence of ADNS). Reported to the Director of Nursing and Administrator
8/03 – 3/09 Our Lady of Consolation Rehabilitation and Care Center (450 Beds)
Resident Assessment Coordinator
Responsible for completing MDS Assessments for Medicare, HMO and all private insurance on six of the ten
units (264 beds) in order to maximize optimal reimbursement. Total responsibility for all phases of MDS from
completion of book to submission to NYSDOH. Oversight of all MDS completion and submission in
accordance with OBRA Regulations. Previously responsible for Full House completion and submission of all
PRI’s while maximizing the facility’s case mix index. Responsible for updating EQUIP Quality Indicator
Program with most recent MDS data.
11/01 – 8/03 Sunrise Assisted Living – Plainview (60 Beds)
Home Care Coordinator
Responsible for all nursing care for in-patient home care clients, as well as Quality Assurance, Inservice
Education and Evaluations, Infection Control and Risk Management. Completed all admissions assessments,
including the coordination of all marketing efforts. Reported directly to the Facility Director.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES POSITIONS
10/00 –8/01 Grace Plaza Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center (215 beds)
5/99 – 9/00 Park Avenue Extended Care (300 beds)
8/98 – 5/99 Dr. William O. Benenson Rehabilitation Pavillion (299 beds)
3/96 – 8/98 Hempstead Park Nursing Home (271 beds)
5/95 – 3/96 United Cerebral Palsy of Suffolk County (30 beds)
Responsible for the full spectrum of Nursing Services including, but not limited to, policy and procedure
creation and implementation, master staffing patterns and all aspects of regulatory compliance. Involved in all

2. pre-opening planning (Park Avenue Extended Care), including the configuration of the Nursing Department
within the framework of the facility’s overall structure. Established Quality Assurance and Assessment
Program. Set up and maintained sub-acute programs, including Wound Care, Ventilator and Short Term and
Cardiac Rehab. (including all policies and procedures). Created CQI and Nursing Performance Appraisal policy
and procedures. Utilizing input from all disciplines, identified quality issues and/or deficient practices, reviewed
and revised departmental policy and procedures manuals, as needed to restore compliance. Created QA audit
tool to monitor compliance with newly revised policies and procedures. Reviewed audit tools to compile data
to create a compliance threshold which is reported to the quality Assurance Committee, which then determines
the frequency of further audits/monitoring.
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS HELD
11/92 – 3/96 Silvercrest Extended Care Facility (320 beds)
Nursing Care Coordinator
Assume complete and total responsibility for all aspects of patient care on the evening shift. Ensure Nursing
compliance with Comprehensive Care Plan. Perform on-site in-service as necessary. Directly involved in
employee corrective actions via progressive discipline. Perform Quality Assurance audits in order to monitor
compliance with all Federal, State and Local codes as well as all facility policies and procedures, Report
directly to the Director of Nursing Services.
5/92 – 3/96 West Lawrence Care Center & Haven Manor HRF (455 beds
total)
Director of Marketing
8/91 – 5/92 Hillside Manor HRF (400
beds)
Director of Marketing
Totally responsible for the screening of residents for possible admission. Visit area hospitals in order to assure
that potential residents meet all pre-admission criteria and to acquire all necessary documents prior to
admission. Marketed both facilities via public relations. Worked with each facility’s Admissions and Social
Service Departments to expedite admissions and to maintain each facility’s Case Mix Index.
9/90 – 8/91 St. John’s Episcopal Hospital (Far Rockaway, New York)
RN – Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse
11/89 – 8/91 Flatbush Manor Care Center (290
beds)
Rehabilitation Nurse
2/89 – 11/89 Resort Nursing Home (280
beds)
Rehabilitation Nurse
6/89 – 10/89 Forest Hills Nursing Home (100 beds)
Rehabilitation Nurse Consultant
3/86 – 2/89 New York Congregational Home for the Aged (68 beds)
Assistant Director of Nursing Services

3. 12/83 – 2/86 Hillside Manor HRF (400
beds)
Registered Nurse Supervisor
6/83 – 3/85 St. John’s Hospital (Elmhurst, New York)
RN Staff Nurse – Specialty Units
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE:
New York State Registered Professional Nurse #360283-1
Qualified PRI Assessor #10039
Qualified Screener #82733