Dorothy McCargo
South Boston,VA
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering [Number]-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in [Area of certification] and [Area of certification]. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Clarksville Health And Rehab Center
11.2020 - 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.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN
Person Memorial Hospital
10.1989 - 03.2014
- 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.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
EMT-Basic
Halifax Rescue Squard
02.1984 - 04.1995
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
LPN
Halifax Regional Hospital
09.1983 - 04.1989
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
South Boston, VA06.1982
Associate of Science - Nursing
Danville Community College
Danville, VA08.1981
Skills
- Medical Chart Management
- Alcohol Rubs
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Observe Patients
- Collecting Vitals
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
- Intramuscular Injections
- Postoperative Care
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Intravenous Medications
- Catheter Monitoring
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Clarksville Health And Rehab Center
11.2020 - Current
LPN
Person Memorial Hospital
10.1989 - 03.2014
EMT-Basic
Halifax Rescue Squard
02.1984 - 04.1995
LPN
Halifax Regional Hospital
09.1983 - 04.1989
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Danville Community College