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Cindy Etheridge

Viola,AR

Summary

Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills in patient care management, wound dressing, and medication administration enhance ability to deliver exceptional care. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational abilities enable excellence in coordinating with healthcare teams and ensuring patient satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Fassnight Medical Solutions
Springfield , MO
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • 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.
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.

LPN Charge Nurse

Perimeter Behavioral Health Hospital
Springfield, Missouri
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • 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.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.

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LPN Charge Nurse

First Call Staffing
Springfield, Missouri
11.2019 - 09.2021
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.

LPN Field Nurse

Elite Home Health Care ServicesLLC
Mountain Home , AR
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
  • Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
  • Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
  • Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
  • Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Provided counseling services regarding chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
  • Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
  • Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.

LPN Wound Care Nurse

Pine Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation
Mountain Home, Arkansas
04.2012 - 05.2016
  • Assessed patient's wound care needs and developed individualized wound care plans.
  • Provided necessary wound care treatments, such as debridement, irrigation, packing and dressing changes.
  • Monitored patient's progress and documented all findings in the medical record.
  • Performed assessments to identify any potential risk factors associated with wounds or skin breakdowns.
  • Administered prescribed medications related to wound care including topical ointments, creams and oral antibiotics.
  • Maintained a clean environment for wound treatment by following established procedures for sterilization of instruments and equipment.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient's plan of care for optimum outcomes.
  • Reported abnormal findings to physician for further evaluation or intervention.

Education

Nursing

Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR
06-1997

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listener
  • Care Plan Development
  • Clinical judgment
  • Administrative Skills
  • Clinical Educator
  • Pain Management
  • Wound Care
  • Infection Control

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Fassnight Medical Solutions
06.2024 - 10.2024

LPN Charge Nurse

Perimeter Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2024

LPN Charge Nurse

First Call Staffing
11.2019 - 09.2021

LPN Field Nurse

Elite Home Health Care ServicesLLC
05.2016 - 05.2019

LPN Wound Care Nurse

Pine Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2012 - 05.2016

Nursing

Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Cindy Etheridge