Elijah Thomson

LPN Charge Nurse

Fayette Health and Rehabilitation Center

03.2021 - 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.
Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
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.
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.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
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.
Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
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.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
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.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.