Margaret Heiser
LPN
Sunbury,Pennsylvania
Summary
Innovative LPN well-versed in infection control protocols, medical terminology and modern nursing practices. Proficient in G-Tube and O2 operations. Ethical and efficient professional with 20 years of experience examining patients and implementing patient care plans. Recognized for motivating healthcare teams working in acute, chronic and high patient volume settings. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
School Nurse
Shikellamy School District
Sunbury, PA
11.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Manor At Penn Village
Selinsgrove, PA
11.1999 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Danville District Practical Nursing Program
Washingtonville, PA 08.1992 - 08.1993
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Infection control measures
Patient and family advocacy
Medication Administration
Accomplishments
Awarded nurse of the year in 2021 at my job with The Manor at Penn Village.
Timeline
School Nurse
Shikellamy School District
11.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
Manor At Penn Village
11.1999 - Current
LPN - Practical Nursing
Danville District Practical Nursing Program
08.1992 - 08.1993