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Beth OBaker

Erie,PA

Summary

Driven LPN Charge Nurse from Brevillier Village, adept in vital signs monitoring and fostering team building. Excelled in optimizing staff productivity and patient care through effective delegation and strong clinical judgment. Achieved significant improvements in patient health and compliance with regulatory standards, demonstrating a results-oriented approach and exceptional communication skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Brevillier Village
12.2006 - 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
10.2006

Medical Assistant - Management Information Systems

JHThompson
Erie, PA
06.1984

Diploma - General Studies

Brocton Central School
Brocton, NY
06.1982

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • End of life care
  • Emergency Care
  • Policy compliance
  • Ethical Practice
  • Surgical care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Mental health care
  • Disease Prevention
  • Medication Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Charting
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Education
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Specimen Collection
  • CPR/AED
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Infection Control
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Attention to Detail
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Patient support
  • Wound Dressing and Suturing
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Team building

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Brevillier Village
12.2006 - Current

LPN - Nursing

Mercyhurst University

Medical Assistant - Management Information Systems

JHThompson

Diploma - General Studies

Brocton Central School
Beth OBaker