Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in long term care settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
Heritage Place of Decatur
07.2022 - Current
Reduced medication errors by providing thorough training and supervision to nursing staff.
Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall patient outcomes within the department through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
Decreased hospital admission rates through diligent monitoring of high-risk patients and proactive interventions as needed.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Ordered pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
LVN Charge Nurse
Heritage Place of Decatur
07.2022 - Current
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LVN Charge Nurse
The Hills Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 07.2022
Provide competent, safe, and complete patient care with positive attitude and compassion
Monitor patient health and progress
Facilitate rehabilitation of short term patients
Ensure proper medication administration, to include: routine, PRN, antibiotics, and IV
Coordinate with Healthcare Providers to ensure complete care provided to patients
Monitor blood glucose levels and take corrective actions when required
Monitor vital signs as required
Provide end of life care, with sensitivity and empathy for the patient and family members
Convey complete and accurate report of shift to oncoming staff at end of day
Perform meticulous charting on all Medicare patients under my supervision
Perform precise charting on all abnormal events pertaining to patients in my care
CNA/Staff Nurse
Advanced Rehabilitation and Health Specialists
08.2018 - 10.2020
Provide competent, safe, and complete patient care with positive attitude and compassion
Monitor patient health and progress
Facilitate rehabilitation of short term patients
Ensure proper medication administration, to include: routine, PRN, antibiotics, and IV
Coordinate with Healthcare Providers to ensure complete care provided to patients
Monitor blood glucose levels and take corrective actions when required
Monitor vital signs as required
Provide end of life care, with sensitivity and empathy for the patient and family members
Convey complete and accurate report of shift to oncoming staff at end of day
Perform meticulous charting on all Medicare patients under my supervision
Perform precise charting on all abnormal events pertaining to patients in my care
Universal Aid
Independence Hall
08.2017 - 10.2018
Provide friendly and competent care for over 30 residents