Casey Faulkner
Ashville,Alabama
Summary
Driven LPN Team Lead with a proven track record at Southern Health Partners, Inc, enhancing patient care through quality improvement and infection control. Skilled in clinical judgment and fostering teamwork, significantly reduced medication errors and healing times, demonstrating adaptability and a results-focused approach in fast-paced environments. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Southern Health Partners. Inc
2008.06 - 2010.06
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within e department without compromising quality of nursing services provided.
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time for patients with chronic wounds.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
- Participated actively in hospital-wide committees focused on enhancing safety measures, sharing insights from an LPN Team Lead perspective.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that improved the quality of care provided to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing stringent protocols for medication administration and documentation.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and address areas of concern.
- Supported the onboarding process for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into the team while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Assessed the effectiveness of infection control measures routinely, making recommendations for improvements when needed.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN
Etowah County Sheriff's Office
2006.07 - 2008.05
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Gadsden State, Ayres Campus
Anniston, AL 2003.08 - 2004.05
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Disease Prevention
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Responsible and Dependable
- Multitasking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Self Motivation
- Infection Control
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Southern Health Partners. Inc
2008.06 - 2010.06
LPN
Etowah County Sheriff's Office
2006.07 - 2008.05
LPN - Practical Nursing
Gadsden State, Ayres Campus
2003.08 - 2004.05
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