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Ginger Chism

Charlestown,IN

Summary

Accomplished LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Lake Pointe Village, enhancing patient care through critical thinking and effective communication. Skilled in geriatric care and medication administration, I have significantly improved patient outcomes and staff productivity. Demonstrates reliability and a results-driven approach, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Lake Pointe Village
02.2017 - 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient care and well being.
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 19 to 28 patients per day in 68-bed unit.
  • Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

Home Daycare Owner

Self-employeed
03.2010 - 01.2017
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents to establish trust and open communication regarding their child''s
  • Developed marketing strategies to attract new clients while retaining existing families through high-quality childcare services.
  • Promoted early literacy skills by integrating storytime and reading activities into the daily routine.
  • Established a consistent daily routine that balanced structured activities with free play time for optimal child development.
  • Managed daily operations of the home daycare business, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and recordkeeping.
  • Trained new staff members on company policies, procedures, safety protocols, and curriculum implementation techniques.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks while accommodating any dietary restrictions or allergies for each child in care.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of the daycare facility.
  • Collaborated with other childcare professionals to share best practices and continuously improve service quality at the home daycare facility.
  • Fostered positive social interactions among children by encouraging group play and teaching conflict
  • Enhanced children''s development by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational programs.
  • Implemented creative art projects to stimulate imagination and encourage self-expression in young children.
  • Maintained compliance with local licensing regulations by regularly updating documentation, attending workshops, and undergoing inspections as required.
  • Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and well being.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.

LPN Charge Nurse

Green Valley Care Center
01.1997 - 04.2010
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Ivy Tech
Sellersburg, IN

Lpn - Medical

Spencerian
Louisville, KY
01.1998

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • End of life care
  • Patient Charting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Education
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Specimen Collection
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient Observation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Reliability
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication

Accomplishments

Annual Excell award winner

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Lake Pointe Village
02.2017 - Current

Home Daycare Owner

Self-employeed
03.2010 - 01.2017

LPN Charge Nurse

Green Valley Care Center
01.1997 - 04.2010

Early Childhood Education

Ivy Tech

Lpn - Medical

Spencerian

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