RUSSELL ENGLE
Elara Caring
Newport
13
years of professional experience
Hardworking Licensed Practical Nurse with 13+ years experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education. Knowledgeable about assisting non-invasive procedure and invasive urology procedures. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year- Performed skilled wound care, catheter care, and other delegated clinical procedures in home settings.
- Educated patients and families on medications, mobility, and symptom management.
- Coordinated care with registered nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary home care teams.
- Supported mental well-being of patients by providing emotional support, encouragement, and resources for coping with stressors related to illness or disability.
- Improved patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assisting with daily living activities.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring high-risk patients and promptly addressing any health concerns or complications.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes promptly to registered nurses and providers.
LPN
3 Years 10 Months- Performed comprehensive workplace assessments, such as drug/alcohol testing and manual handling, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted workplace assessments, evaluating the fitness of individuals returning to work after illness/injury.
- Collaborated with Health and Safety to address safety risks, planning and delivering actions through effective communication.
- Strong problem-solving skills evidenced by successfully mediating and addressing staff risks and planning appropriate actions.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses, reporting changes to registered nurses and physicians.
- Documented vital signs, assessments, and care interventions in electronic health records with accuracy and timeliness.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and infection-control practices to support safe patient recovery.
- Coordinated daily patient care activities, prioritizing tasks based on acuity and unit workflow needs.
- Educated patients and families on medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care requirements.
- Collected specimens and performed routine clinical procedures while maintaining compliance with hospital protocols.
- Supported interdisciplinary care teams by communicating patient status changes and escalating urgent concerns promptly.
LPN
1 Year 2 Months- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepare for laboratory transport.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Assist physicians with office based procedures by participating in time out procedures providing pre and post-operative care and assist physicians during actual procedure.
- Setting up proper equipment for specific office based procedure.
- Carry out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
- Organize exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep and restocking of supplies.
LPN
6 Years 11 Months- Assessed patients vital signs, behaviors, conditions and communicated concerns to supervising ADON.
- Charge nurse on LTC unit. Oversaw average of 20-48 patient per shift.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IV's and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address problems with expected outcomes.
- Educated patient and caregivers on medical diagnosis, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Obtained samples such as wound cultures and urine cultures to complete diagnostic and routine assessment test.
- Assist with the admission, appointments, transfers and discharge of patients.
- Followed infection control procedures.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
LPN
Skills
Ability to Work in a Team
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Ability to Multitask
Wound care
Healthcare software proficiency
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork Skills
Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
CPR
Expert
Experienced
Skillful
HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elara Caring
09.2025 - 09.2026Read More
LPN
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2025Read More
LPN
Veteran Affairs
07.2020 - 09.2021Read More
LPN
Life Care Centers of America
08.2013 - 07.2020Read More
Toledo School of Practical Nursing
LPN
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Wayne County Community College
No Degree from Nursing
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Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse