Chelise Patterson
4838 Co Rd 30 ,AL
Summary
Thoughtful and organized LPN with ample experience supporting general nursing staff in providing exceptional care to patients of varying need and distress. Team-oriented leader with flexibility and creativity through support of collaborative atmosphere and individuals' leveraging of personal strengths. Well-versed in quick analysis and assessment of patient charts to recommend care regimens based on extensive field experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, SD
12.2023 - Current
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethany Retirement Living
Fargo, ND
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new hires or existing staff members on proper clinical procedures or techniques.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethany Retirement Living
Fargo, ND
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
LPN Charge Nurse
Hatley Health Care
Clanton, AL
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
LPN
Thomasville Regional Medical Center
Thomasville, AL
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Monument Health
Scottsbluff, NE
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Supported professional development of nurses with ranging experience levels, encouraging continual education and adaptation to evolving circumstances.
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Supported nurses in providing routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
LPN
Thomasville Regional Medical Center
Thomasville , Al
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Athena.
Phlebotomist Technician
Rapid Temps
Pine Ridge, SD
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
LPN/Phlebotomy Technician
Chilton Urgent Care
Clanton , AL
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Lpn
Evergreen Medical Center
Evergreen , AL
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 35-bed hospital.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
LPN
Ivy Creek home health
Georgiana , AL
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Traveled to over 3 nursing facilities per week to collect blood and urine and stool specimens.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Lpn/Phlebotomist
Georgiana Medical Center
Georgiana , AL
07.2014 - 03.2019
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 21-bed hospital.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs.
- Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures through communication and active listening.
LPN
Crenshaw Community Hospital
Luverne , AL
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 30-bed hospital.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Used autoclave to sterilize instruments and prepare 4 exam rooms per day.
LPN
Georgiana Health and Rehabilitation
Georgiana , Al
11.2012 - 12.2012
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
LPN
Andalusia Manor
Andalusia , AL
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, SD
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
Education
High School Diploma -
LBWCC
Opp, Al12.2011
Skills
- Team management
- Supervision
- First Aid/CPR
- Insurance billing
- Business operations
- IV Therapy
- Venipuncture (capillary,pheriperal)
- Medication Administration
- Wound Dressing
- COVID testing
Computer systems
*PCC (Point Click Care)
*Athena
*CPSI
*RPMS
Timeline
LPN
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
12.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethesda Home of Aberdeen
11.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethany Retirement Living
07.2023 - 11.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethany Retirement Living
11.2022 - 05.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Hatley Health Care
06.2021 - 11.2022
LPN
Thomasville Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 06.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Monument Health
02.2021 - 04.2021
LPN
Thomasville Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2021
Phlebotomist Technician
Rapid Temps
07.2020 - 11.2020
LPN/Phlebotomy Technician
Chilton Urgent Care
12.2019 - 04.2020
Lpn
Evergreen Medical Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
LPN
Ivy Creek home health
07.2016 - 11.2019
Lpn/Phlebotomist
Georgiana Medical Center
07.2014 - 03.2019
LPN
Crenshaw Community Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
LPN
Georgiana Health and Rehabilitation
11.2012 - 12.2012
LPN
Andalusia Manor
12.2011 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
LBWCC