Cheryl Beam-McGar, LPN
Blackstone,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Farmville Healthand Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Nursing Skilled Unit
Falls Run Health & Rehab
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a skilled nursing unit.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by effectively managing complex medical conditions and coordinating interdisciplinary care plans.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing wound care and dressing changes.
- Promoted a supportive and healing environment for patients with diverse needs, including those with cognitive impairments or mobility limitations.
- Increased patient satisfaction by fostering strong relationships through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Served as a clinical resource for new nursing staff members, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices in skilled nursing environments.
- Minimized infection rates by adhering to strict protocols for hand hygiene, equipment sterilization, and isolation precautions when caring for patients with contagious illnesses.
- Ensured timely medication administration by efficiently prioritizing tasks based on urgency while maintaining accuracy in dosing calculations.
- Elevated the standard of care delivery within the skilled nursing unit through consistent participation in continuing education programs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of IV therapy administration, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
- Conducted regular assessments of peripheral and central lines to detect potential issues early, reducing complications and improving patient experience.
- Ensured safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control standards during IV insertion and maintenance procedures.
Mary Washington Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing wound care and dressing changes.
- Promoted a supportive and healing environment for patients with diverse needs, including those with cognitive impairments or mobility limitations.
- Minimized infection rates by adhering to strict protocols for hand hygiene, equipment sterilization, and isolation precautions when caring for patients with contagious illnesses.
Falls Run Nursing and Rehab
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered oral medication utilizing 6 rights and 3 checks
- Started peripheral IV and administered medication
- Administered Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, rectal medication
- Performed enema
- Insulin preparations and administrated
- Performed Respiratory assessments
- Placed and performed 12 lead EKG
- Catheterizing Female patient
- Performed Ostomy Care
- Checked placement, patency, and residual of nasogastric/gastric tube
- Monitor nasogastric/ gastric tube care
- Administered tube feeding
- Administered gastric tube medications.
Bowling Green Health & Rehab
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed suturing, splinting, culture collection and assessment, and wound treatment for 10+ patients daily
- Performed head to toe assessments and developed treatments plans using the nursing process tools
- Performed basic duties such as feeding and bathing, recording vital signs, measuring food & liquid intake, blood glucose, and detecting symptoms such as bruises, wounds, and blood in urine.
Education
LPN -
Eastern Virigina Career College
Texas Workforce Commission Licensed School -
Dental Assisting Options
Merchandising Marketing -
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Psychology and Nutrition -
Tarrant County College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
Keysville, VA05-2027
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Behavioral Health
- End of Life Care
- Compassionate Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical Thinking
- Pain Management
- Patient Assessment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication Administration
- Documentation
- Student Precepting
- Training Staff
Certification
- Healthcare Provider CPR Certificate
- Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
- Virginia State Board of Nursing License
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
LPN
Farmville Healthand Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current
Nursing Skilled Unit
Falls Run Health & Rehab
11.2022 - 08.2024
Mary Washington Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Falls Run Nursing and Rehab
12.2021 - 01.2022
Bowling Green Health & Rehab
09.2021 - 09.2021
Texas Workforce Commission Licensed School -
Dental Assisting Options
Merchandising Marketing -
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Psychology and Nutrition -
Tarrant County College
LPN -
Eastern Virigina Career College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
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