Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessment and care coordination at Majestic Care Of Whitehall. Skilled in staff training, development, and implementing infection control measures. Focused on improving patient outcomes through precise medication administration and compassionate end-of-life care. Strong communication skills foster collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Majestic Care Of Whitehall
Columbus
02.2020 - Current
Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with care standards.
Coordinated interdisciplinary patient care plans for optimal health outcomes.
Trained and mentored nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and collaboration.
Conducted patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
Implemented infection control protocols to ensure resident safety.
Communicated consistently with families regarding patient status and care needs.
Resolved staff conflicts to foster a positive workplace culture.
LPN Field Nurse
McNaughton Point Skilled Rehab and Nursing
Columbus
06.2018 - 02.2020
Provided direct patient care in skilled rehabilitation and nursing settings.
Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices for care delivery.
Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
LPN Team Lead
Brethren Care Village Retirement Community
Ashland
03.2013 - 05.2018
Trained new team members on procedures and best practices in elder care.
Conducted assessments to monitor patient health and report changes promptly.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for residents.
Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers regarding care updates.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.