Clare LPN
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
- Of Memory Care unit
- Managing patients on locked unit, as well as triaging members living outside in the independent living community
- Supervising staff of CNA’s, PCT, Dietary, Housekeeping, and Maintenance.
Memory Care Unit Charge Nurse
THE CYPRESS OF CHARLOTTE
08.2016 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
LPN School Nurse
NURSES AND MORE, Charlotte, NC School Nursing, Jun
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Home Health LPN
Victorious Home Health, Charlotte, NC
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
LPN
Royal Park Mathews, NC
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wilora Lake Nursing Home And Rehab, NC
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Charlotte, NC12.2023
Skills
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Unit Oversight
- Test Interpretations
- Calm and Composed
Affiliations
Owner of Beyond Thyme Catering since 2018
Certification
- Licensed Practitional Nurse
- Certified CPR (BLS-American Heart Association).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN School Nurse
NURSES AND MORE, Charlotte, NC School Nursing, Jun
05.2019 - 05.2022
Memory Care Unit Charge Nurse
THE CYPRESS OF CHARLOTTE
08.2016 - Current
Home Health LPN
Victorious Home Health, Charlotte, NC
08.2016 - 01.2019
LPN
Royal Park Mathews, NC
10.2014 - 03.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Wilora Lake Nursing Home And Rehab, NC
03.2013 - 07.2015
Charge Nurse
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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