Carrie Sims
Martinsburg
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with proven leadership at Heritage Hall Healthcare, excelling in medication administration and wound care. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and crisis management. Committed to fostering a supportive environment while delivering compassionate care to critically ill patients and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Hall Healthcare
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Led nursing team to ensure compliance with care protocols.
- Guided new nursing staff on protocols in patient care.
- Oversaw medication administration processes, maintaining adherence to regulations and safety protocols.
- Led team efforts in crisis management during emergencies.
- Organized duties to ensure smooth operation of the nursing unit.
- Managed patient care by assembling and deploying equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
- Led nursing team in managing care for critically ill patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient vitals and medical histories for seamless communication.
- Enhanced teamwork across various disciplines to ensure effective patient care management.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- 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.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
James Rumsey Vocational Technical College
Hedgesville, WVSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Post operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Hall Healthcare
02.2008 - 10.2011
No Degree - Practical Nursing
James Rumsey Vocational Technical College
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