Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 18-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in Wound Care and MDS/Care plans. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Elite Medical Staffing
02.2023 - Current
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Park Place Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 08.2023
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
Remained situationally aware and nimble despite critical health conditions.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Medical Park West Rehabilitation
07.2021 - 01.2023
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
Treated over 150 patients per year with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and Hospice members.
Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
Remained situationally aware and nimble despite critical health conditions.
Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
LPN
Wellpath
07.2020 - 06.2021
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Heritage At Brandon Place
01.2020 - 05.2020
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
Treated over 25 patients per year with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries.
Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
Remained situationally aware and nimble despite critical health conditions.
Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LPN Wound Care Nurse and MDS Coordinator
Marlow Nursing And Rehabilitation
10.2018 - 01.2020
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.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.