Charmelle Fuchs
Mandan
Summary
LPN skilled in patient care, communication, and leadership. Proven ability to manage daily activities while ensuring safety and engagement, ready to enhance child well-being and support quality healthcare.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Provider
Tot Stop
Mandan
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily activities to enhance children's safety and promote engagement.
- Planned and implemented educational activities and playtime tailored to developmental needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning spaces.
- Managed behavior challenges through positive reinforcement to foster a supportive environment.
- Provided first aid and emergency care to ensure child well-being.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
LPN Clinic Nurse
Sanford Podiatry
Bismarck
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Prepared exam rooms for physician procedures, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Implemented infection control procedures to ensure patient safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Vincents Nursing Home
Bismarck
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Provide professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care
- Applied nursing principles to provide tailored care for residents in clinical settings
- Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population-specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan
- Monitored and assessed residents' health and safety conditions to ensure optimal care
- Assisted in resident assessments and administered medications or treatments according to care plans
Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader
Mid Dakota Clinic
Bismarck
04.2007 - 09.2013
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during treatment sessions.
- Trained new nursing staff on policies and clinical procedures effectively.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Communicated updates and concerns with physicians for collaborative care decisions.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving time off requests.
- Documented incidents involving safety hazards or violations of policy and procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UTTC
Bismarck
05.2000 - 09.2013
- Coordinated nursing care delivery for both adult and pediatric populations.
- Implemented care plans by collecting data and communicating patient information effectively to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Reported assessments, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and any changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with physicians for necessary referrals to medical facilities.
Tracked vital signs for an accurate health database reference. - Participated in health education initiatives for staff, faculty, and students to promote health awareness and preventive care.
- Ensured cleanliness of student health areas to uphold infection control standards.
- Screened patients and administered immunizations and vaccines.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Alexius Medical Center
Bismarck
05.1998 - 10.2001
- Assessed patients on admission and throughout labor process to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted physicians in patient care and surgical procedures to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Personal Care Assistant
St Alexius Home Care and Hospice
Bismarck
10.1996 - 05.1998
- Promoted client dignity and health by assisting with personal hygiene needs and daily routines.
- Supported clients in daily living activities, enhancing personal hygiene and overall comfort.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and health status updates.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Created a safe and hygienic living environment for clients through regular cleaning and organization.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
UTTC
Bismarck ND05-1998
Skills
- Team leadership
- Patient assessment
- Patient evaluations
- Daily living assistance
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- Patient education
- First aid and emergency care
- Collaboration with healthcare teams
- Time management
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Care planning
- Writing reports
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Preventive care
- Medical office administration
- Preventive care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Tot Stop
01.2022 - Current
LPN Clinic Nurse
Sanford Podiatry
06.2017 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Vincents Nursing Home
10.2013 - 05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader
Mid Dakota Clinic
04.2007 - 09.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
UTTC
05.2000 - 09.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Alexius Medical Center
05.1998 - 10.2001
Personal Care Assistant
St Alexius Home Care and Hospice
10.1996 - 05.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
UTTC