Dana Boudreaux

LPN Charge Nurse

Legacy of Franklin

02.2011 - 12.2024

Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care standards.
Administered medications and treatments as per care plans.
Collaborated with healthcare team on patient assessments and interventions.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians.
Provided training and guidance to new nursing staff members.
Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
Implemented infection control protocols to promote a safe environment.
Communicated effectively with families regarding patient conditions and care plans.
Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.

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