Charlene Wyatt
Chickasha,OK
Summary
Dynamic RN bringing 23 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking and analysis to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communications skills and sound clinical judgement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Charge Nurse
SSM St. Anthony Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2016 - Current
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
RN Case Manager
Ross Home Health
Chickasha, OK
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
LPN- Triage Nurse
Ross Home Health
Chickasha, Oklahoma
04.2010 - 01.2013
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Grady County Law Enforcement Center
Chickasha, OK
01.2004 - 04.2010
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenhaven Retirement Center
Chickasha, OK
02.2004 - 01.2006
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Field Nurse
Lifeline Home Health
Chickasha, OK
04.2001 - 02.2004
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LPN
McAlester Regional Health Center
McAlester, OK
01.2000 - 04.2001
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN Charge Nurse
Joplin Health And Rehab
Joplin, MO
08.1999 - 01.2000
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK11.2012
LPN - Nursing
Canadian Valley Technology Center - Chickasha
Chickasha, OK05.1999
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Operational Standards
- Treatment Preparation
- Nursing Staff Management
- Clinical Development
- Nursing Assignments
- Protocol Management
- Delegation and Motivation
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Student Precepting
- Unit Oversight
- Direct Supervision
Certification
PALS
ACLS
HAZWOPER CERTIFIED
AHLS
Timeline
RN-Charge Nurse
SSM St. Anthony Hospital
07.2016 - Current
RN Case Manager
Ross Home Health
01.2013 - 07.2016
LPN- Triage Nurse
Ross Home Health
04.2010 - 01.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
Glenhaven Retirement Center
02.2004 - 01.2006
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Grady County Law Enforcement Center
01.2004 - 04.2010
LPN Field Nurse
Lifeline Home Health
04.2001 - 02.2004
LPN
McAlester Regional Health Center
01.2000 - 04.2001
LPN Charge Nurse
Joplin Health And Rehab
08.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Platt College
LPN - Nursing
Canadian Valley Technology Center - Chickasha
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