Charlotte Rivers
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Innovative LPN well-versed in infection control protocols, medical terminology and modern nursing practices. Proficient in medication Administration and equipment operations. Ethical and efficient professional with 10+ years of experience examining patients and implementing patient care plans. Recognized for motivating healthcare teams working in acute, chronic and high patient volume settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Park Ridge Nursing And Rehabilitation
Jacksonville, Florida
08.2020 - Current
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Meds, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Collaborated with Health Care Teams on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful PT, OT and ST initiatives.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
LPN Charge Nurse
Gaurdian Care Rehabilitation
Orlando, FL
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using PCC( Pointclick Care).
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
Assistant Director of Nursing
KeyStone Villas Assisted Living Facility
Kissimmee, FL
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK06.2001
Skills
- Wound Dressing
- Conflict Resolution
- Equipment Inspection
- Medication Administration
criversblue@gmail.com
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Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Park Ridge Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Gaurdian Care Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 07.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
KeyStone Villas Assisted Living Facility
05.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College