CharZay Matthews
Cleveland,United States
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care and clinical documentation. Proficient in IV therapy, wound care, and infection control, with a focus on innovative patient engagement techniques. Committed to enhancing patient recovery rates and overall satisfaction through compassionate care and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Supervisor
Grandriver Health and Rehabilition
Painesville, Ohio
12.2024 - Current
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving time off requests.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate patient care services across the organization.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Organized orientation sessions for newly hired nurses on proper procedures and protocols.
- Provided leadership during times of crisis or emergency situations in the unit.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with physicians, pharmacists, social workers.
- Helped staff care for individual patients by applying top-notch clinical judgment and abilities.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kind David Health and Rehab
Beachwood, United States
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Administer patient care, monitor vital signs, assist in medical procedures - Enhanced patient recovery rates - Proficient in patient assessment and care planning - Addressed patient concerns effectively - Improved overall patient satisfaction
- Fostered a compassionate environment, providing emotional support to patients and families while ensuring high-quality medical care and treatment adherence
- Meticulously maintained patient records and medication schedules, ensuring accurate documentation and timely administration of treatments
- Coordinated seamlessly with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Introduced new patient engagement techniques, significantly enhancing communication and compliance with treatment regimens among long-term care residents
- Implemented innovative patient care strategies, leading to measurable improvements in recovery rates and overall satisfaction among long-term residents
- Assisted patients with daily activities, enhancing their comfort and well-being through attentive care
- Meticulously monitored patient vital signs, ensuring accurate health data collection and timely reporting to nursing staff
- Streamlined daily care routines, significantly improving patient comfort and satisfaction while maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced environment
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Gateway Healthcare Center
Euclid, United States
03.2019 - 01.2024
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Willoughby Eastlake School of Practical Nursing
Eastlake, OH01.2024
High School Diploma -
Invictus High School
Cleveland, OHSkills
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Management
- Patient Assessment
- Time Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Peg Tube
- G Tube
- Feedings
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing staff supervision
- Staff development
Additionalinformation - Responsibilities
- Administer patient care, monitor vital signs, assist in medical procedures.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates.
- Proficient in patient assessment and care planning.
- Addressed patient concerns effectively.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction.
- Fostered a compassionate environment, providing emotional support to patients and families while ensuring high-quality medical care and treatment adherence.
- Meticulously maintained patient records and medication schedules, ensuring accurate documentation and timely administration of treatments.
- Coordinated seamlessly with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Introduced new patient engagement techniques, significantly enhancing communication and compliance with treatment regimens among long-term care residents.
- Implemented innovative patient care strategies, leading to measurable improvements in recovery rates and overall satisfaction among long-term residents.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, enhancing their comfort and well-being through attentive care.
- Meticulously monitored patient vital signs, ensuring accurate health data collection and timely reporting to nursing staff.
- Streamlined daily care routines, significantly improving patient comfort and satisfaction while maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor
Grandriver Health and Rehabilition
12.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kind David Health and Rehab
03.2024 - 12.2024
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Gateway Healthcare Center
03.2019 - 01.2024
Diploma - Nursing
Willoughby Eastlake School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Invictus High School