Elizabeth A Clark
Warren,OH
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Concord Care of Hartford, excelling in vital signs monitoring and nursing documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking. Skilled in geriatric and end-of-life care, fostering team development and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn Charge Nurse
Concord Care of Hartford
Fowler, OH
01.2018 - 05.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Mentored new LPNs and nursing assistants, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Monitored patient conditions, identified changes, and communicated effectively with medical personnel for timely interventions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
LPN Charge Nurse
Park Center Rehabilitation
Boardman, OH
01.2010 - 10.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs and administered medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment protocols.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Gillette Nursing Home
Warren, OH
07.1998 - 09.2008
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing documentation to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication strategies.
- 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.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Education
Licensed LPN - Nursing Practice
Choffin School of Practical Nursing
Youngstown, OH06-1985
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Lpn Charge Nurse
Concord Care of Hartford
01.2018 - 05.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Park Center Rehabilitation
01.2010 - 10.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Gillette Nursing Home
07.1998 - 09.2008
Licensed LPN - Nursing Practice
Choffin School of Practical Nursing