Felecia Thompson
Snellville,GA
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in cpr and ltc.. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Dunwoody rehab of Harborview
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Rosemont Of Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain, GA
03.2017 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Guided and led 10 cna s in acute care unit and coordinated, delegated tasks and managed 4 nurses and ancillary staff members.
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 1 to 30 patients per day in 30-bed unit.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- 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.
- Conducted 30 patient assessments per shift to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
- Led and mentored 10 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using point of click and matrix care.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Rosemont of Stone Mountain
06.2017 - 04.2022
- 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.
- 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.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Grace health care
06.2010 - 09.2017
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
LPN Charge Nurse
VAMC
02.2005 - 01.2010
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
LPN Charge Nurse
VAMC
11.2001 - 07.2005
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Diploma Lpn - Lpn
Dekalb Techinal College
Clarkston, GA09.1999
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Process evaluation
- Employee performance
- Medical record auditing
- Indirect Patient Care
- Staff education and training
- Staff Management
- Clinical Training
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Dunwoody rehab of Harborview
04.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Rosemont of Stone Mountain
06.2017 - 04.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Rosemont Of Stone Mountain
03.2017 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Grace health care
06.2010 - 09.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
VAMC
02.2005 - 01.2010
LPN Charge Nurse
VAMC
11.2001 - 07.2005
Diploma Lpn - Lpn
Dekalb Techinal College
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