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Denise Wyatt

Saint Charles,MO

Summary

Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Oakmount but Home, excelling in geriatric care and wound management. Proven ability to foster patient independence through effective education and support. Strong clinical judgment and dependable teamwork skills enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction in high-pressure environments.

Overview

1999
1999
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Unemployed
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
  • Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Addressed patient concerns promptly to foster trust and improve satisfaction levels.
  • Managed daily operations of nursing unit to maintain a safe environment for patients.
  • Trained new nursing staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices for efficiency.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance overall patient care quality.

LPN Charge Nurse

Oakmount but Home
Normandy Mo
2014 - 2017

Quality care nursing in SNF unit..

Tx Nurse

Northview Village Nursing Home
St Louis, MO
1991 - 02.1999

Quality care nursing

Cna Instructor

Voc School
St Louis, MO
08.1987 - 07.1988

Teaching the lab portion of Nurse Assistant program..

Education

High School Diploma - Academic

Beaumont High
St Louis, MO
05.1976

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Nursing documentation

Geriatric care

End-of-life care

Mental health care

Medication administration

Patient charting

Wound care

Patient education

Dementia knowledge and care

Responsible and dependable

Physical assessments

Nursing staff supervision

Patient support

Strong clinical judgment

Certified in CPR/AED

Patient observation

Nursing intervention evaluations

Staff supervision

Patient positioning and transporting

Quality assessments

Teamwork and collaboration

Patient care

CPR certification

Active listening

Effective communication

Timeline

Cna Instructor

Voc School
08.1987 - 07.1988

LPN Charge Nurse

Unemployed

LPN Charge Nurse

Oakmount but Home
2014 - 2017

Tx Nurse

Northview Village Nursing Home
1991 - 02.1999

High School Diploma - Academic

Beaumont High
Denise Wyatt