CHARLENE BLAKELY
SIMPSONVILLE,USA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Carolina Health Center
Greenwood, SC
10.2017 - Current
- Receive, research, and troubleshoot facility complaints from patients, families, and medical personnel;
- Create goals and objectives for nursing staff to ensure quality patient care;
- Maintain medical supplies, inventory, and medical personnel equipment;
- Facilitate and maintain nursing care coverage and schedules;
- Train and develop floor nurses on health center policies and clinical judgment initiatives;
- Responsible for medication dispensing and control thereof;
- Extensive data entry into EMR system to update patient medical records and physician files;
- Transmit prescription information into EMR system;
- Follow-up with patients to convey lab results, follow-up appointments and after care instructions.
- Participant in AETC transformation site for Laurens county
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comfort Care Providers
Greenville, SC
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas;
- Administer respiratory treatments and assistance with non-invasive procedures;
- Response to patient alarms, needs-assessment requests and identify courses of treatment;
- Recording patient history, stats, activity, vital statistics, blood pressure and blood glucose levels;
- Document and record patient intake and dietary requirements as well as feedings and nutritional monitoring;
- Dispense medication as prescribed by physicians and medical teams;
- Assist patients with basic quality of life activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and physical mobility;
- Educate and train clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound care management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation
Greenwood, SC
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Attention to basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas;
- Administer respiratory treatments and assistance with non-invasive procedures;
- Respond to patient alarms, needs-assessment requests and identify courses of treatment;
- Record patient history, stats, activity, vital statistics, blood pressure and blood glucose levels;
- Document and record patient intake including vital statistics, height, weight, and body mass;
- Attention to patient dietary requirements as well as feedings and nutritional monitoring;
- Collect biological specimens and transport to laboratories for diagnostic testing;
- Deliver expert quality of care by administering accurate medication dosages as well as inserting and maintenance of catheters and wound dressings;
- Assistance with patient personal hygiene to ensure safety and likelihood of infection during patient stay, treatment and critical care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenville Health System
Greenville, SC
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Collect and record patient vital signs to track current patient conditions;
- Assist physicians and medical personnel with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic procedures;
- Work closely with healthcare team including social workers, physical, occupational, and speech therapists to assess patient needs and recommendations for treatment, plans for care and restoring patient health.
- Educate patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Document patient progress accurately in charts.
- Implement infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Laurens County Disability and Special Needs Board
Laurens, SC
12.2006 - 07.2013
- Assist patients with daily basic living activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility exercises;
- Examine and attention to lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms to assess priority of medical need;
- Document and record patient intake including vital statistics, height, weight, and body mass index;
- Address patient and family concerns regarding FAQs on optimal treatment procedure;
- Provide counseling to patients and families on emotional and psychosocial support;
- Deliver expert quality of care by administering accurate medication dosages as well as inserting and maintenance of catheters and wound dressings;
- Educate clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound care management.
- Charge nurse over 1-ICF housing 8 clients and 1-CRCF housing 8 clients
- Participant in DHEC surveys
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florence Nursing Services
Greenville, SC
04.2004 - 12.2006
- Assist patients and families with emotional support during challenging medical events;
- Promote recovery efforts and reduce compliance issues;
- Maintain and adhere to strict HIPAA guidelines and compliance with patient information and privacy;
- Administer scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, orally, and rectally;
- Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections to ensure proper pain management;
- Respond to patient alarms, needs-assessment requests and identify courses of treatment;
- Manage and administer wound care, respiratory treatments, and assistance with non-invasive procedures;
- Record and monitor patient health information including patient intake, vital statistics, and nutrition and dietary restrictions;
- Respond to medical emergencies with efficiency, expertise and sound medical approach to treatment modalities and optimal patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Whitten Center
Clinton, SC
05.1998 - 03.2004
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor vital signs and consumer conditions to ensure optimal care.
- Educate families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Document consumer progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in consumer care delivery.
- Charge nurse at night as needed to ensure consumer health throughout the campus
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Presbyterian Home Of South Carolina
Clinton, SC
05.1998 - 11.2001
- Charge nurse over staff of 4-5 CNA's
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in the chart.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Managed daily staff assignments to guarantee coverage and flow.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and escalating concerns to healthcare team promptly.
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort, hygiene, and emotional support for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Phlebotomy, g-tube feedings, catheterizations and oxygen set-up and administration
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clara Barton High School For The Health Profession
New York, NY06-1986
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Staff Leadership
- Medical Staff Training and Development
- Electronic Charting
- Vital Statistics
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Patient education and advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Triage, Wound Care
- Pain and Medication Management
- Assisted Living and Quality of Life Coaching
- Nursing and Medical Projects
- Gastrostomy Tube placement and feedings
- Nasogastric Tube feedings
- Oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning
- Foley Catheter insertion and removal
- Phlebotomy
- IV Certified
- CPR Certified
- Oxygen set-up and administration
- Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Injections
- Tracheostomy Care
- Administration of Nebulizer treatments
- LPN Instruction and Facilitation
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Policy development
- Staff leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Clinical supervision
- Conflict management
- Direct patient care
- Performance improvement
- Emergency response
- Strong clinical judgment
- Task delegation
- Workload management
- Electronic charting expertise
- Corrective action implementation
- Staff assignments
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
- Multitasking and organization
- Delegation
- Student nurse management
- Nursing team oversight
- Electronic charting skills
- Decision-making
- Medication and IV administration
- Training staff
- Vitals monitoring
- Compassionate and caring
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Diagnostic test ordering
- Blood draw and sample collection
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Carolina Health Center
10.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comfort Care Providers
08.2016 - 07.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation
07.2015 - 07.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenville Health System
06.2013 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Laurens County Disability and Special Needs Board
12.2006 - 07.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florence Nursing Services
04.2004 - 12.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Whitten Center
05.1998 - 03.2004
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Presbyterian Home Of South Carolina
05.1998 - 11.2001
High School Diploma -
Clara Barton High School For The Health Profession