Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN Charge Nurse
Corizon Healthcare
Jessup, MD
12.2018 - 12.2023
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
Belpre, MD
06.2010 - 07.2012
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.