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Dorolene Ervin

Macon,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director

Watermark Of Houston Height
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Supervised over 10 staff member doing day, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Applied reason, logic and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex and sensitive issues.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

Unit Manager

Raleigh Health And Rehab
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction for 120 beds facility.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
  • Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends and family about medications and self-care skills
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations

LPN Unit Manager

Sava Grande Praire Pleasant Ridge
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care for a 100 bed facility.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Managed 6 nurses and nursing activities in 120-bed skilled nursing home by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards

LPN Unit Manager

Consulate Envoy Of Winchester
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Delivered emotional support to 60 patients and families during challenging times.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.

LPN

McCormick Correctional Institution
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Provided diagnosis information for max 5 prison with over 1,000 inmate, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications .
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

LPN Charge Nurse

Coffee Regional Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care during Covid 19 and provide education to patients, and to family member.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones due to love one unable to visit, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments used.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.

LPN Charge Nurse

Good Samaritan Nursing Home
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments .
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.

LPN Charge Nurse

Meadows Of University Nursing Home
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments used.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

LPN Charge Nurse

The Lodge Nursing Home
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

LPN Office Nurse

Envoy Of Winchester
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

LPN Charge Nurse

Windermere Nursing Home
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members in a 100 bed facility.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

Education

GPN - Nursing

Tennessee Tech School, Knoxville, TN
06.1991

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Healthcare Facility Management
  • Problem Identification
  • Documentation Review
  • Emergency Medical Procedures Knowledge
  • Handling Visitations
  • Pain Control
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Medical Admissions
  • Patient Care Assessment

Additional Information

I have wore many hats as a seasoned LPN. Working as a unit Manager on many travel assignment. I also have Medical Surgical , Hospice care, and correction. Home health, ER , ICU and ICU step Down, I also doing my early Nursing Career work with Kids and mostly sickle cell from May 2004 to Augusta 2015 at a small hospital in Hawkinsville, Ga called Taylor Regional. I have somewhat master starting IV due to working with kids. Through out my Nursing career , I have also trained a lot of the new nurses. I been traveling as nurse since January 2017 and I have enjoyed it to the fullness and really , I don't know a strangler. Nursing has truly been my calling since I was a child.


LPN -LIC lpn067411

BLS Certification Expires 4/20/2023


Reference


LeeAnn Collins - Clinical Regional RN Watermark Of Houston Height - Phone Number 254-223-1185


Erica Jackson-RN Supervisor Nurse Houston Medical Center -Phone Number 313-207-5331


Jennifer Delong- RN DON Envoy of Winchester VA - Phone Number 712-441-0715


Crystal Hugh - RN DON Sava Grande Praire Pleasant Ridge Kenosha WI 262-612-2800


Christian Wilson- RN DON Envoy of Winchester VA 248-860-8877






Work Availability

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Timeline

Program Director - Watermark Of Houston Height
10.2022 - 02.2023
Unit Manager - Raleigh Health And Rehab
07.2022 - 09.2022
LPN Unit Manager - Sava Grande Praire Pleasant Ridge
04.2022 - 06.2022
LPN Unit Manager - Consulate Envoy Of Winchester
07.2021 - 04.2022
LPN - McCormick Correctional Institution
03.2021 - 06.2021
LPN Charge Nurse - Coffee Regional Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2021
LPN Charge Nurse - Good Samaritan Nursing Home
10.2019 - 07.2020
LPN Charge Nurse - Meadows Of University Nursing Home
08.2019 - 10.2019
LPN Charge Nurse - The Lodge Nursing Home
01.2019 - 07.2019
LPN Office Nurse - Envoy Of Winchester
09.2018 - 12.2018
LPN Charge Nurse - Windermere Nursing Home
03.2017 - 12.2017
Tennessee Tech School - GPN, Nursing
Dorolene Ervin