Clara Williams
Covington,TN
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Lauderdale Community Living Center, excelling in critical thinking and clinical judgment. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective delegation and meticulous nursing documentation. Committed to providing compassionate end-of-life care while ensuring adherence to infection control measures and promoting a positive work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Lauderdale Community Living Center
11.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Magnolia Creek
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Covington Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
Education
Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Covington, TNNo Degree - Nursing
TCAT
Ripley08-2022
High School Diploma -
FKHS
Coffeyville, KS05-1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Care plan development
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Wound care
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Lauderdale Community Living Center
11.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Magnolia Creek
04.2024 - 03.2025
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Covington Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
No Degree - Nursing
TCAT
High School Diploma -
FKHS
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