Donna Bunner
Holiday,FL
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Harbourwood Rehab Center, skilled in care plan development and medication administration. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with patients and families, ensuring continuity of care. Adept at monitoring vital signs and providing compassionate end-of-life care, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Aviata @ the Palms
04.2020 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Harbourwood Rehab Center
10.2015 - 04.2020
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2000 - 05.2015
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse / Care Plan Coordinator
Pasco Nursing and Rehab Center
09.1993 - 01.1999
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining thorough records of patient interactions, updates to care plans, and treatment goals achieved.
- Ensured timely implementation of care plans by facilitating regular review meetings with healthcare practitioners.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- 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.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Pasco County School of Practical Nursing
Dade City, FL08-1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Home health care
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Call answering and assistance
- Staff supervision
- Care planning and modifications
Certification
- IV Certification - September 1993
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Aviata @ the Palms
04.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Harbourwood Rehab Center
10.2015 - 04.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2000 - 05.2015
LPN Charge Nurse / Care Plan Coordinator
Pasco Nursing and Rehab Center
09.1993 - 01.1999
No Degree - Nursing
Pasco County School of Practical Nursing
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