Deborah Barattini
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse known for strong clinical judgment and attention to detail. Experienced in developing tailored care plans and educating patients and families on health management. Ready to leverage expertise to optimize patient care delivery.
Proactive LPN Charge Nurse with over 30 years of experience in patient care, skilled in mentoring staff and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and implementing infection control procedures to ensure a safe clinical environment.
Detail-oriented LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience in vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and patient education. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through clinical judgment and effective infection control practices.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
Canistota, SD
04.2022 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans based on individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of care and patient satisfaction.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to protocols.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient records.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Lpn
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Sioux Falls, SD
05.1990 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patients' vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care and support to veterans, enhancing their well-being and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in patient care.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Conducted routine assessments and documented patient progress, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, strengthening communication between veterans and healthcare providers.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining patient intake processes within the department.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Education
Practical Nursing - Liscensed Practical Nurse
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD07-1977
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adl's
- Adaptable and flexible
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medical paperwork processing
- Inventory assessment
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
04.2022 - 10.2025
Lpn
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
05.1990 - 11.2022
Practical Nursing - Liscensed Practical Nurse
Southeast Technical Institute