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CLEATTA JOHNSON

DONALDSONVILLE,LA

Summary

Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Southeast LA Veterans Home, excelling in vital signs monitoring and geriatric care. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through critical thinking and effective task delegation. Committed to health promotion and fostering strong relationships with patients and families for optimal care outcomes.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME
07.2011 - 10.2024
  • 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

Chateau De Notre Dame Skilled Nursing Facility
04.1994 - 08.2011
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • 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.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.

Cashier Assistant Manager

Time Saver Store
03.1982 - 04.1987
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the cashier counter.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing product loss due to expiration or damage.
  • Improved overall store cleanliness and presentation, resulting in a more welcoming atmosphere for customers.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
  • Assisted customers with special requests or needs, demonstrating empathy and genuine concern for their experience.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
New Orleans, LA
01-1994

Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
New Orleans, LA
01-1994

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Emergency care
  • Health promotion

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME
07.2011 - 10.2024

LPN Charge Nurse

Chateau De Notre Dame Skilled Nursing Facility
04.1994 - 08.2011

Cashier Assistant Manager

Time Saver Store
03.1982 - 04.1987

Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
CLEATTA JOHNSON