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Coral Vanvalkenburg

Rockland,ME

Summary

Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Breakwater Commons, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Recognized for critical thinking and effective staff supervision, ensuring optimal patient safety and emotional support. Skilled in geriatric and end-of-life care, fostering strong relationships with families to enhance healthcare outcomes.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Breakwater Commons
  • 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.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Education

Practical Nursing

Rockland District High School
Rockland ME
12.1992

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient charting
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • CPR/AED
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Activities of daily living adls
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Call answering and assistance
  • Patient observation
  • Staff supervision
  • Patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Reliability
  • CPR certification

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Breakwater Commons

Practical Nursing

Rockland District High School
Coral Vanvalkenburg