Alison Evans
Live Oak,FL
Summary
Proven LPN Charge Nurse at Pruitt Healthcare, adept in vital signs monitoring and staff supervision, significantly improved infection control measures. Leveraged critical thinking and ethical practice to enhance patient care quality and safety, mentoring new nurses towards professional growth. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and dependability in high-pressure environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Currently taking a break from Nursing to explore other career opportunities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
09.2016 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
07.2013 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- 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.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Customer Service Representative
Kmart, Sears Holding
10.2003 - 03.2007
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Florida Community College
Madison, FL06.2024
LPN - Nursing Practice
Moultrie Technical College
Moultrie, GA05.2013
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Moultrie Technical College
Moultrie, GA05.2007
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School
Tifton, GA05.2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Policy compliance
- Ethical Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Education
- Responsible and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
09.2016 - 03.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
07.2013 - 06.2016
Customer Service Representative
Kmart, Sears Holding
10.2003 - 03.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Florida Community College
LPN - Nursing Practice
Moultrie Technical College
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Moultrie Technical College
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School
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