Barbara Mertiff
Tyrone,PA
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Century Rehab, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional care and effective communication. Proficient in wound care and critical thinking, I successfully implemented infection control measures, leading to improved health outcomes and a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Century Rehab
01.1993 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed individualized care plans based on needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and efficacy.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes for residents.
- Trained new staff on procedures, policies, and best practices in patient care.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans based on clinical observations.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance health and safety standards.
- Managed scheduling and workflow to maintain efficient operational processes in unit.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
LPN Program
Altoona Greater Career And Technology
Altoona, PASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Mental health care
- Disease prevention
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
- Adaptable and flexible
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Call answering and assistance
- Patient observation
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Staff supervision
- Procedure explanation
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Post operative care
- Conflict resolution
- Conditions reporting
- Coaching and mentoring
- Analytical thinking
- Inventory assessment
- Equipment assembly
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
- Recordkeeping and maintenance
- Work planning and coordination
- Care planning and modifications
- Examination and test preparation
- Equipment inspection
- Performance monitoring
- Information compiling and auditing
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient care
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Century Rehab
01.1993 - Current
LPN Program
Altoona Greater Career And Technology