Alissa Kidd
128 Tower Road Monroeville ,Alabama
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Englewood Health Care Center, excelling in critical thinking and patient education. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and compassionate care to enhance patient outcomes, achieving a notable increase in patient satisfaction scores. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and adept at fostering team unity for optimal care delivery.
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nursing 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.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Englewood Health Care Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- 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.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- 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 of 30 patients and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- 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.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
GED -
Excel High School
Excel, AL05-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Policy compliance
- Health promotion
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
Accomplishments
- Achieved bedside care and clinical documentation for an average of 20 patients per day in long term care facility.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in all necessary movement.
- Provided patient care, monitored vital signs, wound dressing and assisted with daily living activities.
- Provided communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experienced in patient assessment, administering medication.
- Collaborated actively in a team of 15 healthcare professionals to develope and implement nursing practice standards that improved patient outcome.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Alabama Board of Nursing.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
- Alabama Driver's License
- Licensed Practical Nursing
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Englewood Health Care Center
02.2024 - 01.2025
GED -
Excel High School
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