Cassaundra Hanton
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with expertise in vital signs monitoring and geriatric care. Proven ability to mentor junior nurses while ensuring policy compliance and effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Cliveden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Philadelphia, PA
03.2012 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Conducted patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Mentored junior nurses, promoting professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritizing patient safety and coordinating rapid response efforts.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Practical Nursing
James Martin School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Policy compliance
- Disease prevention
- Ethical practice
Certification
CPR certification
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Cliveden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2012 - Current
Practical Nursing
James Martin School of Nursing