Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Accomplishments
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Barbie Piper

Eastman,Ga

Summary

Seasoned RN/Supervisor with background in high-pressure healthcare environments. Display strong leadership skills and knowledge in all aspects of patient care, including overseeing nursing staff and coordinating patient treatment plans including restorative nursing programs. Demonstrated ability to implement effective nursing practices that improve patient outcomes. Recognized for providing compassionate patient care while streamlining processes to enhance efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Supervisor

Heart of Georgia Nursing Home
Eastman, GA
07.2024 - Current
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings between physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to discuss treatment plans for individual patients.
  • Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
  • Attended conferences related to healthcare management topics such as budgeting or human resources administration.
  • Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.

LPN

Heart of Georgia Nursing Home
Eastman, Ga
09.2016 - Current
  • Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
  • Provided and charted ADLs.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Collaborated with nursing leadership team to provide feedback on staffing needs and performance issues related to CNA staff.

LPN

Global Diagnostics
Conyers, Ga
06.2011 - 11.2013
  • Worked at various prisons in the state of Ga.
  • Administered medications and assisted with emergencies.
  • Assisted doctors.
  • Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.

LPN

Crescent Ridge
Eastman, Ga
09.2010 - 04.2011
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Assisted doctors when needed.
  • Provided and charted ADLs.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Dublin, GA
08-2024

LPN -

Heart of Georgia Technical College
Dublin, Ga
10.2009

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Inventory management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Time management
  • Clinical leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Calendar management
  • Flexibility and adaptability

References

  • Dahl McDermitt, 478-231-1215
  • Jennifer Dancy, 478-231-8922
  • Tonya Brown, 478-231-1871

Accomplishments

  • LPN of the year 2024 for GHCA
  • RN graduate with 3.9 GPA, where I received the Outstanding Academic Award
  • 3 plus years of management experience.

Timeline

RN Supervisor

Heart of Georgia Nursing Home
07.2024 - Current

LPN

Heart of Georgia Nursing Home
09.2016 - Current

LPN

Global Diagnostics
06.2011 - 11.2013

LPN

Crescent Ridge
09.2010 - 04.2011

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

LPN -

Heart of Georgia Technical College