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Jenny Chambers

Collinwood,TN

Summary

Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 24 year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in Licensed Practical Nursing. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Wayne County Nursing Home
06.2008 - 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 catheter, 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.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.

LPN

Heart And Health Center
10.2002 - 05.2008
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

LPN Charge Nurse

Wayne County Nursing Home
09.1999 - 10.2002
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.

Education

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

TCAT
Hohenwald
09.1999

High School Diploma -

Collinwood High School
Collinwood, TN
05.1983

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • End of life care
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Physical assessments
  • Critical Thinking
  • CPR/AED
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Certified in CPR/AED

References

-Melody Azbell (LPN)- (931)-242-9626

-Sharon Reynolds (RN Supervisor)-(931)-332-0607

-Ashley Dugger(LPN)- (256)-577-0713

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Wayne County Nursing Home
06.2008 - Current

LPN

Heart And Health Center
10.2002 - 05.2008

LPN Charge Nurse

Wayne County Nursing Home
09.1999 - 10.2002

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

TCAT

High School Diploma -

Collinwood High School

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