Alice Nelson
Silverdale,WA
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Ensign, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional care and critical thinking. Skilled in medication administration and wound care, I effectively supervised nursing staff while fostering a compassionate environment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to safety standards.
Medical professional ready for role of LPN Charge Nurse. Leveraged comprehensive nursing skills to ensure patient wellbeing and support medical staff. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Known for strong organizational abilities and compassionate patient care.
Experienced with patient care management and team leadership in nursing setting. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care and team leadership. Proven ability to manage healthcare teams and ensure high standards of care. Adept at coordinating with medical staff, adapting to changing needs, and prioritizing patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with background as LPN Charge Nurse. Managed patient care efficiently and supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare. Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking in high-pressure environments.
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Ensign
08.2010 - 10.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and patient safety standards.
- Coordinated patient assessments and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring a compassionate approach to healthcare delivery within the facility.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
LPN Office Nurse
Dr Raymond
07.2000 - 08.2006
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed office flow to enhance operational efficiency.
- Documented patient histories and vital signs accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients on health management strategies, fostering improved self-care practices.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices for patient interaction.
- Assisted healthcare providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring smooth operations.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe clinical environment for patients and staff.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Charge Nurse
Gunderson Lutheran Hosp
06.1990 - 06.2000
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between departments to facilitate efficient workflows and timely patient interventions.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to [Number] to [Number] patients per day in [Number]-bed unit.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ellsworth High School
Ellsworth, WILPN Training -
Red Wing AVTI
Red Wing, MNSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Emergency care
- Policy compliance
- Ethical practice
- Surgical care
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/
- Responsible and dependable
- Nursing staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- Activities of daily living adls
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient observation
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Ensign
08.2010 - 10.2025
LPN Office Nurse
Dr Raymond
07.2000 - 08.2006
LPN Charge Nurse
Gunderson Lutheran Hosp
06.1990 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
Ellsworth High School
LPN Training -
Red Wing AVTI