Accomplished LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Birch Pointe Health and Rehab, demonstrating exceptional skills in vital signs monitoring and staff direction. Adapted to high-pressure situations with critical thinking, ensuring patient safety and enhancing care quality. Excelled in respiratory and wound care, contributing to a well-organized nursing unit.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Birch Pointe Health and Rehab
04.2023 - 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.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
LPN
Brighton Senior Living
11.2022 - 03.2023
Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN Charge Nurse
Forsyth Nursing and Rehab
10.2021 - 11.2022
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.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
LPN Charge/LPN Wound Nurse
Grace Care Center-Northpointe/Brighton Senior Liv
07.2019 - 07.2021
Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
James River Nursing
05.2017 - 07.2019
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.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Education
LVN
Kingwood College-NHMCCD
Kingwood, TX
07-2005
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Medical documentation
Staff direction and task delegation
Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Birch Pointe Health and Rehab
04.2023 - Current
LPN
Brighton Senior Living
11.2022 - 03.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Forsyth Nursing and Rehab
10.2021 - 11.2022
LPN Charge/LPN Wound Nurse
Grace Care Center-Northpointe/Brighton Senior Liv
07.2019 - 07.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
James River Nursing
05.2017 - 07.2019
LVN
Kingwood College-NHMCCD
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