Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Darla Mckellips

Savannah,TN

Summary

Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse experienced in emergency response and effective communication. Skilled in patient assessment and team collaboration, with a strong focus on monitoring health conditions and delivering exceptional patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Mulberry Healthcare
Franklin, TN
04.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safe treatment delivery.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.

LPN Charge Nurse

Primetime Health Care
Haskell, New Jersey
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safe treatment delivery.
  • Responded to emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions promptly and effectively.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
  • Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.

LPN Charge Nurse

Squad Builders Staffing
Omaha, Nebraska
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • 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.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
  • Provided training and support to new staff.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
  • Worked with physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs and adjust plans of care and nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Crump, TN
08-2020

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, IV

Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN
07-2007

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Effective communication
  • Emergency response
  • Charting documentation
  • Clinical judgment
  • CPR certification

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse #95920
  • AEMT-IV #34431
  • BLS Instructor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Mulberry Healthcare
04.2025 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Primetime Health Care
09.2024 - 01.2025

LPN Charge Nurse

Squad Builders Staffing
10.2022 - 09.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, IV

Jackson State Community College