Jocelyn Williams
Lawrence
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Truman Lake Manor, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate end-of-life care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking. Recognized for fostering a supportive environment and implementing evidence-based practices to ensure high-quality care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Truman Lake Manor
04.2025 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
LPN Charge Nurse
Shift Key LLC
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
LPN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Charge Nurse
Delmar Gardens of Lenexa
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Zack Group Medical Staffing
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Providence Place Rehabilitation Center
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
LPN Charge Nurse
Sharon Lane Health & Rehabilitation
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mary Goss Nursing Home
05.2005 - 07.2009
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using PCC.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS12-2012
High School Diploma -
Lake Providence Senior High School
Lake Providence, LA05-1995
Nursing Diploma - LPN Lincense
Margaret Surles Technical Branch
Lake Providence, LA05-1995
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Mental health care
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- Patient observation
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Truman Lake Manor
04.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
01.2023 - 03.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Shift Key LLC
10.2021 - 04.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Delmar Gardens of Lenexa
10.2016 - 09.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
The Zack Group Medical Staffing
10.2014 - 02.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Providence Place Rehabilitation Center
08.2010 - 08.2014
LPN Charge Nurse
Sharon Lane Health & Rehabilitation
07.2009 - 06.2010
LPN Charge Nurse
Mary Goss Nursing Home
05.2005 - 07.2009
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Kansas City Kansas Community College
High School Diploma -
Lake Providence Senior High School
Nursing Diploma - LPN Lincense
Margaret Surles Technical Branch
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