EARNESTINE HARRIS
Montgomery,ALABAMAVT
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at CAPITALHILL HEALTHCARE, skilled in wound care and patient support. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and strong clinical judgment. Adept at monitoring vital signs and ensuring compliance with infection control protocols, fostering a safe and supportive environment for diverse patient populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
CAPITALHILL HEALTHCARE
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with care plans.
- Assisted in daily patient care activities, promoting comfort and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Documented patient progress and observations accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques and post-discharge instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinical environment to promote infection control standards.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating empathy and effective communication skills.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of nursing practices and healthcare regulations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
HALCYON ASSISTED LIVING
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards and infection control protocols within the facility.
- 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.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to [Number] to [Number] patients per day in [Number]-bed unit.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning strategies and providing thorough patient education.
- 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.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse
JOHN KNOX NURSING HOME
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards and infection control protocols within the facility.
- 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.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- 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.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Education
High School Diploma -
ROBERT E LEE
Montgomery, ALLPN - Nursing
TRENHOLM STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Montgomery, AL01-1989
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
- Adaptable and flexible
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient observation
- Staff supervision
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Conditions reporting
- Post operative care
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Basic life support
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
CAPITALHILL HEALTHCARE
09.2019 - 05.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
HALCYON ASSISTED LIVING
10.2018 - 09.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
JOHN KNOX NURSING HOME
02.2014 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
ROBERT E LEE
LPN - Nursing
TRENHOLM STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE