Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse offering 21-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse-PRN
Crestview Senior Living
10.2023 - Current
Directed medication administration and oversaw all resident care.
Charted changes in resident conditions and discussed concerns with doctor on call.
Substitute School Nurse
ESS
10.2021 - Current
Administer medications as prescribed from ordering doctor and ensure appropriate documentation.
Chart on all student encounters in relation to their symptoms and document accordingly.
LPN Charge Nurse-PRN
Chambers Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 03.2020
Directed medication administration and oversaw all resident care.
Charted changes in resident conditions and discussed concerns with the medical director.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
LPN School Nurse
Lonoke Exceptional Development Center
03.2009 - 02.2014
Administered medications and tube feedings as prescribed by the physician.
Evaluated clients with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
Ensured all clients were up to date on current immunizations or had appropriate documentation if they were not.
LPN Office Nurse
White River Rural Health Center, Inc.
08.2003 - 03.2009
Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment, and stocking supplies.
Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
Coordinated timely refills for patients prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
Triaged patients issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments, and documented vitals.
Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
General Studies
ASU-Beebe
Beebe, AR
General Studies
UCA
Conway, AR
Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing - Nursing
ASU-Newport
Newport, AR
08.2003
Skills
Nursing Documentation
Critical Thinking
Patient Observation
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
Geriatric Care
Responsible and Dependable
Attention to Detail
Direct Patient Care
Emergency Care
HIPAA Compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Patient Charting
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse-PRN
Crestview Senior Living
10.2023 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
ESS
10.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse-PRN
Chambers Nursing & Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 03.2020
LPN School Nurse
Lonoke Exceptional Development Center
03.2009 - 02.2014
LPN Office Nurse
White River Rural Health Center, Inc.
08.2003 - 03.2009
General Studies
ASU-Beebe
General Studies
UCA
Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing - Nursing
ADMINISTRATOR & AREA VICE PRESIDENT at YMP SENIOR LIVING & CRESTHAVEN SENIOR LIVINGADMINISTRATOR & AREA VICE PRESIDENT at YMP SENIOR LIVING & CRESTHAVEN SENIOR LIVING