Charla Pennington
Morehead,Kentucky
Summary
Registered nursing professional with strong foundation in home health care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and administering treatments. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dependable and adaptable, ensuring high standards of care in dynamic environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
UK St Claire
12.2017 - Current
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate timely referrals and follow-up care for patients.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction scores.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from hospital to home care settings by collaborating with discharge planners and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
- Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate open communication and seamless care coordination.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care between visits.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current treatment plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on ongoing assessment data.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs and organizing schedules accordingly.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
School Nurse
Rowan County Senior High School
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Administered first aid and medical treatment to students, ensuring immediate care for injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored student health records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with regulations.
- Educated students on health topics, promoting wellness and preventive care through informative sessions.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop health policies that support a safe school environment for all students.
- Managed medication distribution, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and proper documentation practices.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments, identifying potential health issues for timely intervention.
- Trained staff on emergency response protocols, enhancing overall safety preparedness within the school community.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Oversaw health services for school of 850 students and faculty.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UK St Claire
05.2000 - 07.2012
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, documenting findings to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and rehabilitation processes, fostering recovery and independence.
- Mentored junior nurses, promoting adherence to best practices and improving team performance.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of 10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2000
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Clinical assessment
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Nutritional counseling
- Patient assessments
- Family support
- Care coordination
- Care plan adherence
- Fall prevention
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Continuity of care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Intravenous therapy
- Safety protocols
- Infection control
- Accurate documentation
- Catheter care
Certification
- Certified Case Manager/Home Health Team Lead
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
UK St Claire
12.2017 - Current
School Nurse
Rowan County Senior High School
08.2012 - 06.2017
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UK St Claire
05.2000 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University