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Overview
Work History
Education
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TWO SEMESTER OF ENGLISH
Languages
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Betty Culp

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at MGA Homecare, skilled in critical thinking and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and improve care quality through effective staff training and adherence to infection control protocols. Committed to delivering exceptional patient support and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Experienced with patient care management and team leadership in nursing setting. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care and team leadership. Proven ability to manage healthcare teams and ensure high standards of care. Adept at coordinating with medical staff, adapting to changing needs, and prioritizing patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

MGA Homecare
02.2014 - 04.2024
  • 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.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.

LPN Charge Nurse

Life Care Center of Scottsdale
05.2000 - 06.2002

LPN CHARGE AT LONG TERM CARE, MY JOB DESCRIPTION as charge nurse, giving medication. wound treatment nurse, in charge of my nursing assistance, documemtations,

  • 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.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.

Education

No Degree - Nursing Practice

AMARILLO COLLEGE
Amarillo, TX
02-1975

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Pediatric care
  • Policy compliance
  • Emergency care
  • Home health care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Quality improvement
  • Disease prevention
  • Care plan development
  • Medication administration
  • Patient charting
  • Wound care
  • Critical thinking
  • Intravenous medications
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Physical assessments
  • Infection control
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Activities of daily living adls
  • Patient support
  • Wound dressing and suturing
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Call answering and assistance
  • Patient observation

TWO SEMESTER OF ENGLISH

1] AMARILLO COLLAGE  PERTAINING TO NURSING  BASIC ENGLISH COMP, WITH WRITING SKILLS, ADDED WITH PHONIC,S AND TEACHING  WRITING SYSTEMS BOTH SEMSTERS WAS  READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

MGA Homecare
02.2014 - 04.2024

LPN Charge Nurse

Life Care Center of Scottsdale
05.2000 - 06.2002

No Degree - Nursing Practice

AMARILLO COLLEGE
Betty Culp