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Work History
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Heather Aaron

Hope,AR

Summary

Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills in patient care management, wound dressing, and medication administration enhance ability to deliver exceptional care. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational abilities enable excellence in coordinating with healthcare teams and ensuring patient satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Heather Manor
Hope, AR
07.2018 - Current
  • Ensured resident safety by supervising CNA work and administering medications as an LPN charge nurse
  • Providing safe and efficient patient care.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Elite Home Health Care
Nashville, AR
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Delivered personalized education during home visits, equipping patients with necessary skills for continued residence at home.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes through skilled wound care
  • Effectively managed and prioritized tasks.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.

LPN

Mainline Health Systems
Dermott, AR
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Managed a wide range of responsibilities in clinic nursing such as patient triage, medication administration, documentation with clear communication to providers. Also responsible for administering vaccinations and providing specialized care for geriatric and pediatric patients.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.

LPN

Drew Memorial Hospital
Monticello, AR
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Provided nursing care on postpartum/postoperative floor and in the Nursery, overseeing patients after delivery either via C-section or Vaginally
  • Supported recovery of postoperative patients by promoting lung exercises and movement to prevent blood clots. Provided assistance with breastfeeding and newborn care.
  • Handled newborn intake procedures, administering required screenings and vaccinations like hearing screens and CCH
  • Provided post-operative care for patients following cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and hernia repairs.
  • Provided preoperative care including IV placement, pre op medication administration, and patient education on procedures.
  • Ensuring all pre op lab work has been completed and patient is fit for surgery.

LPN

McGehee Hospital
McGehee, AR
03.2015 - 07.2015
  • LPN on medical-surgical floor and ER which included mainly care of geriatric patients, administration of medications, ER triage and care, assisting with pericare as needed and other ADLs.

LPN Charge Nurse

Belleview Estates Rehab and Care Center
Monticello, AR
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Supervising of CNAs, medication administration, tube feedings, trach care, ensuring and assisting to get ADLs done
  • Communicating with providers as well as families
  • Monitoring residents skin conditions, performing wound care, I would frequently go in and work as wound care nurse when our facility was lacking one
  • Performing blood draws as needed, IV fluids and medications as needed
  • Performing accu checks on residents before and after meals, as ordered by provider and administering insulin per provider orders
  • Working together as a team with my coworkers to perform all the daily tasks that are required to be done.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

UA Cossatot
Nashville, AR
12-2024

Practical Nursing -

UAM
12.2013

Skills

  • Quick Learner
  • 100 WPM in typing
  • Medication Administration
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Supervising Experience
  • EMR Systems
  • Epic
  • Triage
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Patient Care
  • Venipuncture
  • Case Management
  • Health Promotion
  • Pediatric Care
  • Policy compliance
  • Emergency Care
  • Community health
  • Home Health Care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Wound Care
  • Nursing Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Charting
  • Infection Control
  • HIPAA Compliance

Certification

  • BLS/CPR
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Additional Information

I am passionate about caring for others and providing safe, effective care. I enjoy learning and educating.

I am currently enrolled in an LPN-RN associates program and plan to graduate December 2024.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Elite Home Health Care
04.2022 - 07.2023

LPN Charge Nurse

Heather Manor
07.2018 - Current

LPN

Mainline Health Systems
07.2016 - 07.2017

LPN

Drew Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2016

LPN

McGehee Hospital
03.2015 - 07.2015

LPN Charge Nurse

Belleview Estates Rehab and Care Center
02.2014 - 03.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

UA Cossatot

Practical Nursing -

UAM

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