Hollyanne Yager
Charge Nurse, Management
Jackson,USA
Summary
Proficient in Providing direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living and Collaborated with a healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients Assessed patient conditions and reported any changes or concerns to the registered nurse or physician and Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Degree
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Fresenius kidney care group
Lansing, MI
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Performed routine assessments and documented patient progress in electronic medical records system
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients
- Administered vaccinations and performed various diagnostic tests as ordered by healthcare providers
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment to ensure availability for patient care needs
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within the healthcare facility
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing immediate nursing interventions as necessary
- Closely monitored changes in patient condition or behavior, reporting any concerns or abnormalities to supervising nurse or physician
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate effective communication and coordination of care
- Demonstrated proficiency in wound care management, including dress changes and assessment of healing progress
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing workflow processes within the unit or department
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications such as diet changes, exercise routines, smoking cessation programs etc.
- Aided in the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices through ongoing education sessions with colleagues
- Mentored new LPN staff members by providing guidance on clinical skills development
- Prioritized tasks effectively based on urgency level while maintaining attention to detail
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork among colleagues
- Increased efficiency by implementing streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals (e.g., pharmacists) to ensure accurate medication administration and reconciliation
- Assisted in the coordination of patient transfers to other healthcare facilities or specialty services as needed
- Advocated for patients' rights and ensured their privacy and confidentiality were protected at all times
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, providing valuable input on patient care plans and progress
- Maintained knowledge of current nursing practices, trends, and regulations through continuous professional development activities
Charge nurse
Saber health and rehab
Chesapeake, VA
03.2020 - Current
- Triage: Performing assessments to help determine how urgent a patient's illness or injury is
- Patient education: Identifying patients' education needs and providing instruction or referrals
- Basic care: Helping patients eat, dress, bathe, and walk
- Vital signs: Recording patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Patient records: Assisting doctors and RNs with patient records and official communications
- Patient status: Reporting patient status to RNs and doctors and adding it to patient charts
- Other duties: Collecting samples for medical testing, changing bandages, inserting IVs or catheters, and administering prescribed medications
- Patient care: Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with procedures. They also monitor medical charts, provide compassionate care, and help patients and their families.
- Supervision: Overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. They also supervise nursing personnel, including training and disciplining new staff.
- Communication: Acting as a liaison between nurses, physicians, and upper management. They also communicate protocol changes to staff and consult with doctors and other nurses.
- Safety: Ensuring that the unit aligns with hospital or workplace safety practices. They also identify potential patient safety issues and manage shift safety.
- Other duties: Handling staffing issues, such as hiring and setting schedules. They also manage financial and human resources for their unit, and support other personnel in their unit, such as social workers, therapists, and pharmacists.
Charge nurse
Hello med urgent care
Ann Arbor, MI
02.2023 - 09.2026
- Triage: Performing assessments to help determine how urgent a patient's illness or injury is
- Patient education: Identifying patients' education needs and providing instruction or referrals
- Basic care: Helping patients eat, dress, bathe, and walk
- Vital signs: Recording patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Patient records: Assisting doctors and RNs with patient records and official communications
- Patient status: Reporting patient status to RNs and doctors and adding it to patient charts
- Other duties: Collecting samples for medical testing, changing bandages, inserting IVs or catheters, and administering prescribed medications
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) emergency department
Sentara Virginia Beach hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Assessed patient conditions and reported any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, following established protocols and ensuring accurate documentation
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, catheter insertion, and monitoring vital signs
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Managed medical equipment inventory, ensuring availability of necessary supplies for patient care
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication administration, and disease management
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as blood pressure measurement, glucose monitoring, and specimen collection
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing immediate medical assistance as required
- Achieved a XX% reduction in medication errors through implementation of improved medication administration procedures
- Managed a caseload of XX patients daily while maintaining high quality standards of care
- Contributed to an XX% increase in patient satisfaction scores through effective communication skills
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop comprehensive treatment plans
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) system for accurate documentation of patient assessments
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to nursing practice
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times
- Collaborated with social workers to connect patients with community resources
- Assisted in the orientation process for new LPN staff members
- Implemented infection prevention strategies resulting in zero hospital-acquired infections within assigned unit
- Coordinated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or home healthcare
- Supported family members in understanding and coping with patient conditions
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures
- Provided wound care management, including dressing changes and assessment of healing progress
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop discharge plans for patients transitioning to home or other healthcare facilities
- Monitored and documented patient response to medications, reporting any adverse reactions promptly
- Implemented fall prevention strategies resulting in a XX% decrease in falls within assigned unit
- Managed a caseload of XX patients while consistently meeting productivity targets
- Developed educational materials on medication safety for staff training sessions
- Collaborated with pharmacy department to ensure accurate medication orders and timely delivery
- Conducted health screenings such as vision tests, hearing tests, and immunization assessments
- Supported physicians during medical procedures by providing necessary supplies and assistance
Assistant Director of nursing
Cedar Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
Chesapeake, VA
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the nursing department. This includes clinical practice supervision and guidance, human resources management, financial planning and budget management.
- Patient care: Oversee the supervision and evaluation of patient care performed by nursing personnel.
- This includes ensuring the facility has enough nurses on-site to deliver care to all patients.
- Policies and procedures: Collaborate with facility leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations. This can include establishing an open culture to facilitate quality and patient safety development.
- Staffing and scheduling: Oversee staffing needs and scheduling. This can include helping nurses continue to learn and develop skills.
- Emergencies: Ensure nursing subdivisions are prepared for emergencies.
- Medical equipment: Ensure the safe and effective use of medical equipment along with bedside nursing skills
Education
College Degree - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA06-2012
Skills
- Phlebotomy (10 years)
- Venipuncture (10 years)
- EMR Systems (10 years)
- Vital Signs (10 years)
- Patient Care (10 years)
- Critical Care Experience (10 years)
- Laboratory Experience (10 years)
- Hospital Experience (10 years)
- Nursing (10 years)
- Experience Administering Injections (10 years)
- Medical Imaging (1 year)
- Medication Administration (10 years)
- Anatomy Knowledge (10 years)
- Medical Office Experience (10 years)
- Triage (10 years)
- Epic (4 years)
- Supervising Experience (9 years)
- Physiology Knowledge (10 years)
- Primary Care Experience (10 years)
- Medical Terminology (10 years)
- Medical Records (8 years)
- Hospice Care (10 years)
- Employee Orientation
- Catheter Care
- EMT Experience
- Office Management
- Management
- ICU Experience (10 years)
- Skilled nursing facility (10 years)
- Patient observation
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data entry (10 years)
- Public health
- Home & community care
- Team development
- Inpatient (10 years)
- Outpatient
- Dermatology
- Organizational skills
- Patient interaction
- Communication skills
- Primary care
- Behavioral health
- Medical documentation
- Basic life support (10 years)
- HIPAA
- Travel nursing
- OR experience
- Urgent care
- Emergency medicine
- Clinic
- Corrections facility medical clinic (3 years)
- Patient assessment
- Catheterization
- EHR systems (10 years)
- Home health
- Tube feeding
- Acute care (10 years)
- Nurse management (10 years)
- Intake
- Nursing home experience (10 years)
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Experience working with students
- Sales (10 years)
- Customer service (10 years)
- Program management
- Outbound calling
- Mac OS
- IOS
- Google Docs
- Robot programming
- Customer support
- Conflict management (8 years)
- Accounting
- Restaurant experience
- Assembly
- Cashiering
- GIS
- Manufacturing
- Teaching
- Succession planning
- Data collection
- Computer skills (10 years)
- Leadership (5 years)
- Windows
- Weight loss
- Pharmacy technician experience (2 years)
- Computer networking
- Documentation review
- Blood sampling (10 years)
- Patient monitoring
- Pricing
- Typing
- Long-term care facilities
- Languages
- Arabic
- Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- LPN
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- CCMA Certification
- Certified Medication Aide
- EMT-I
- First Aid Certification
- EMT-B
- BC/BE
- ACLS Certification
- PBT (ASCP)
- ASCP Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide
- RMA
- NRCMA
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant
- Graduate Nurse
- Compact State Nurse License
- Driver's License
- Non-CDL Class C
- EMT License
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Fresenius kidney care group
01.2025 - Current
Charge nurse
Hello med urgent care
02.2023 - 09.2026
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) emergency department
Sentara Virginia Beach hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Charge nurse
Saber health and rehab
03.2020 - Current
Assistant Director of nursing
Cedar Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 02.2020
College Degree - Nursing
ECPI University