Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 30 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN (NON- ICF)
Tri Development Center
06.2016 - Current
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.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Staff education and chronic diagnosis training.
Staff employment health screening.
Patient/Family diagnosis, and chronic condition education and training.
Healthcare manager of 27 group homes for ID/DD individuals.
LPN Charge Nurse
Trinity Mission Health And Rehabilitation
11.2015 - 12.2016
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.
Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
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.
Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
LPN Charge Nurse
Colonial Gardens Memory Care Center
10.2014 - 06.2015
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.
Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
Trained on Electronic Mar Software to administer medications.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Heritage At Lowman
08.2013 - 04.2014
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.
Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
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.
Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Laurel Baye Healthcare Of Williston
09.2011 - 11.2013
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.
Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
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.
Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pepper Hill Nursing Center
01.2008 - 03.2011
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.
Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
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.
Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Azalea Woods Nursing Center
07.2007 - 03.2009
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.
Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
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.
Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
LVN Charge Nurse
Windsor Convalescent Center Of North Longbeach
08.2005 - 07.2007
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
LVN Floor Nurse
LongBeach Memorial Hospital
04.2002 - 09.2005
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
LVN Charge Nurse
Garden Plaza Convalescent Hospital
09.1996 - 08.2002
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LVN Charge Nurse
Inglewood Care Centre
10.2000 - 11.2005
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
LVN Charge Nurse
Garden Plaza Convalescent Center
12.1998 - 11.2000
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
LVN Charge Nurse
Convalarium Geriatric Center
10.1985 - 11.1998
Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.