Carletha Jones
Oak Park,MI
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at The Orchards NW, excelling in vital signs monitoring and clinical judgment. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective delegation and compassionate end-of-life support. Committed to maintaining high standards of nursing documentation and fostering a safe, collaborative environment for optimal patient outcomes.
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
The Orchards NW
06.2022 - 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 continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
LVN Floor Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- CIWA and COWS assessment
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Charge Nurse
Advantage Living Center Northwest
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Everest Institute
Southfield, MI05-2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
Certification
BLS
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
The Orchards NW
06.2022 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Charge Nurse
Advantage Living Center Northwest
01.2019 - 10.2021
No Degree - Nursing
Everest Institute
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