Emily Zehnder
LPN, Lead Clinical Operations
Caledonia,MN
Summary
Highly motivated, analytical, effective communicating and compassionate skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20+ years of experience in various areas of the health care field, with the last 4 years spent in a leadership position.
I have a great appreciation to follow the mission, work as a team, striving for quality results while maintaining organization in the day to day tasks and creating an efficient environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Lead Clinical Operations
LHI / Optum Health
LaCrosse , WI
06.2015 - Current
- Currently Manage 15 team members with various personalities, cultures, learning styles, and behavioral styles.
- Regularly evaluate employee performance and provided feedback.
- Implement onboarding for new employees, enabling each to effectively learn tasks and job duties while continuing to promote the mission and culture for everyday successes
- Implement opportunities to assist with individual learning styles, such as peer to peer shadowing or lead to team member shadowing, for individual additional support, as appropriate, for team members to fully understand, become proficient and efficient in daily task responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with Team Members, Leads, Supervisors and Management, to ensure a clear and concise message is delivered both verbally and written
- Demonstrate active listening in the mindset of "Be Here Now" and utilizing interpersonal skills daily when attending leadership meetings, assisting team members or holding individual 1:1 meetings
LPN, Long Term Care
Caledonia Care And Rehab
Caledonia , MN
08.2009 - 06.2015
- Performed routine evaluations of each resident's status, needs and preferences.
- Evaluated resident's to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important resident information to on coming charge nurse and care staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Performed functional assessments during resident's admission phase, and as these became due in their routine plan of care. This also included following routine protocol of vital signs, cognitive status changes and or physical status changes
- Delivered updates in patient status to on-coming charge nurse, along with recording changes in daily resident medical charting.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted and at times in charge of admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
LPN Cardiology
Albert Lea Medical Center
Albert Lea , MN
10.2008 - 07.2009
- Daily Clinical duties included, obtaining patient vital signs, weight, reviewing medications, current history of patient condition, accurately documenting into computer system and efficiently providing information to the physician.
- Supported physicians during examinations and assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and accurately obtain medical concerns to provide to physician.
- Delivered immunizations to patients as directed by physician.
- Conveyed important patient information to physican and RN staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Practical Nursing
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Pipestone MN 11.1996 - 11.1998
General Studies
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 09.1994 - 12.1995
General Studies
Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN 09.1993 - 05.1994
High School Studies
Madelia High School
Madelia MN 09.1987 - 05.1993
General Studies
Madelia Elementary
Madelia MN 09.1980 - 05.1987
Skills
Effective Communication
Team Player
Organized
Adaptable
Leadership Skills
Mission Oriented
Timeline
LPN Lead Clinical Operations
LHI / Optum Health
06.2015 - Current
LPN, Long Term Care
Caledonia Care And Rehab
08.2009 - 06.2015
LPN Cardiology
Albert Lea Medical Center
10.2008 - 07.2009
Practical Nursing
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
11.1996 - 11.1998
General Studies
Minnesota State University - Mankato
09.1994 - 12.1995
General Studies
Bethany Lutheran College
09.1993 - 05.1994
High School Studies
Madelia High School
09.1987 - 05.1993
General Studies
Madelia Elementary
09.1980 - 05.1987