Elnora Peterson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Greater Health Resources, adept in patient education and health promotion. Skilled in providing high quality care to diverse patient populations and exceptional in providing mental health care. Demonstrates professionalism and excellent communication, significantly enhancing patient independence and clinic efficiency. Expert in adapting to diverse health care needs and environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Greater Health Resources
Philadelphia
12.2020 - Current
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
LPN, Private Duty
Team Select Home Care
Conshohocken, PA
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing Studies
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Broomall, PA02.2017
Master of Human Services - Educational/Clinical Training in Social Svcs
Lincoln University
Lincoln Pa05.2007
Skills
- Mental health care
- Surgical care
- End of life care
- Geriatric Care
- Home Health Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pediatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Wound Care
- Patient Education
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Management Team Support
- In-Home Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Greater Health Resources
12.2020 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Team Select Home Care
01.2018 - 12.2021
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing Studies
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Master of Human Services - Educational/Clinical Training in Social Svcs
Lincoln University