Denetrah Simpson
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering over 20-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in BLS. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Center Of Ooltewah
Ooltewah, TN
02.2021 - Current
- Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to [Job title]s and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Nurse Unit Manager
Life Care Center Of Ooltewah
Ooltewah, TN
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Of Hixson
Hixson, TN
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
LPN Hospice Nurse
Amedisys Hospice Care
Knoxville, TN
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nursing Administration Staffing Coordinator
Concordia Healthcare
Maryville, TN
02.2015 - 10.2018
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Reviewed applications and resumes to support hiring activities.
- Recruited and hired employees for CNA classes provided by the facility.
- Performed full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, negotiations, and hiring.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
Education
College Prep
Alcoa High School
Alcoa, TNLicensed Practical School - Nursing
Blount Memorial LPN School
Maryville,TN 03.1996 - 04.1997
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
Patient care planning
Employee performance
Direct Patient Care
Staff Management
Patient Assessments
Chronic disease management
Clinical Training
Detail-oriented
Teamwork
Multitasking abilities
Leadership
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Center Of Ooltewah
02.2021 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager
Life Care Center Of Ooltewah
11.2019 - 02.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Of Hixson
07.2019 - 11.2019
LPN Hospice Nurse
Amedisys Hospice Care
10.2018 - 05.2019
Nursing Administration Staffing Coordinator
Concordia Healthcare
02.2015 - 10.2018
Licensed Practical School - Nursing
Blount Memorial LPN School
03.1996 - 04.1997
College Prep
Alcoa High School