Jennifer Ray
Tallassee,AL
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Tallassee Health and Rehabilitation, skilled in critical thinking and patient education. Adept at enhancing patient independence and delivering exceptional end-of-life care, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA guidelines. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and effective nursing staff supervision, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Tallassee Health and Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 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.
CNA
Tallassee Health and Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL05.2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Health promotion
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- Responsible and dependable
- Nursing staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Strong clinical judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Tallassee Health and Rehabilitation
04.2023 - Current
CNA
Tallassee Health and Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 04.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College