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Christina Nevins

Franklin,IN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Conscientious LPN Nurse offering 13 years of experience providing comprehensive care in all settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.

Work History

LPN

Homeview Health & Rehab
Franklin, IN
11/11/22 - Current
  • Provided patient treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.

LPN

Gale Healthcare
Tampa, FL
08/01/19 - 05.2023
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.

Director of Nursing

Keepsake village
Columbus, IN
05/01/20 - 07/01/20
  • Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical staff
  • Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
  • Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.

LPN Office Nurse

OurHealth
Indianapolis, IN
08/11/11 - 09/15/18
  • Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
  • Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
  • Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Organized patient and physician activities for [Number]-practitioner office with warmth, professionalism and confidentiality and drove clear and complete communication among team.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
  • Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
  • Measured average of [Number] patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure each day.
  • Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Medtech
Indianapolis, IN
07-2013

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Physical Assessment
  • Family Communication
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Intake
  • Medication Administration
  • Empathetic and Compassionate
  • Educating Families
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Patient Care
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Immunization Administration
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Vital Signs
  • Staff Direction and Task Delegation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Management
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Patient Evaluations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LPN

Homeview Health & Rehab
11/11/22 - Current

LPN

Gale Healthcare
08/01/19 - 05.2023

Director of Nursing

Keepsake village
05/01/20 - 07/01/20

LPN Office Nurse

OurHealth
08/11/11 - 09/15/18

Associate of Science - Nursing

Medtech

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