Angela Cowans
Cincinnati
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Brookside Healthcare Center, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient education. Recognized for enhancing care quality through effective delegation and compassionate end-of-life support. Committed to ethical practice and policy compliance, fostering strong interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookside Healthcare Center
10.2021 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the 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.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Tradition of North Bend
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LPNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts including interviewing prospective LPN candidates and providing feedback on selection decisions.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookside Healthcare Center
02.2012 - 07.2020
- 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.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- 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.
Education
Nursing Lincense - Practical Nursing
Great Oaks School of Practical Nursing
Cincinnati, OH09-2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Ethical practice
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient support
- Adaptable and flexible
- Medical paperwork processing
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookside Healthcare Center
10.2021 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Tradition of North Bend
07.2020 - 09.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookside Healthcare Center
02.2012 - 07.2020
Nursing Lincense - Practical Nursing
Great Oaks School of Practical Nursing
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