Eric Gambatese
Erie,PA
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with expertise in vital signs monitoring, wound care, and geriatric care. Proven ability to implement evidence-based practices and coordinate multidisciplinary patient care for optimal outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Morgans Healthcare
Erie, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care protocols and organizational standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting findings to inform treatment decisions and improve outcomes.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in patient care and facility policies.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Managed patient case loads, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely delivery of care services.
LPN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency within the nursing unit.
- Conducted regular evaluations of nursing procedures, recommending adjustments to enhance safety and effectiveness.
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Gale Healthcare
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
AXIS Medical Management
Shelton, WA
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Fortis Institute
Erie, PA06-2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Emergency care
- Mental health care
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
Certification
- Licensed LPN - 2013-present
- Certified CPR
- Certified BLS
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Morgans Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
07.2023 - 11.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Gale Healthcare
09.2020 - 08.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
AXIS Medical Management
04.2020 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Fortis Institute