Justine Clester
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Licensed in Oregon and Washington. Seeking full-time positions with availability for day shifts Monday through Friday. Open to evening shifts as well.
Possess extensive knowledge in skilled nursing facilities with three years of experience as a CNA and fifteen years as a nurse. Compassionate LPN dedicated to enhancing patient well-being through attentive care. Familiar with PCC, Matrix and HCHB EMR systems. Understands critical safety protocols and state regulations. Highly skilled in nursing competencies. Recognized as a preferred nurse by patients, families, and colleagues. Committed to optimizing patient care. Executes directives and tracks patient progress to foster positive health outcomes. Effectively manages tasks in high-pressure environments while utilizing downtime productively. Maintains organized, clean, and safe workspaces with meticulous attention to detail. Remains composed in emergency situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
CareNW
Portland, OR
04.2026 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, optimizing workflows for improved service delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented best practices in medication administration, reducing errors and enhancing patient safety.
Home Health Nurse
Assured Home Health
Clackamas, OR
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided compassionate and skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' health status, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as physicians, therapists (physical/occupational/speech), social workers to provide holistic patient-centered care
LPN Charge Nurse
Integrated Healthcare Staffing, LLC
Portland, OR
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as prescribed.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Evergreen post acute
Portland, OR
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as prescribed.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatments.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Kevala, Inc
Portland, OR
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Documented patient progress and care plans in electronic health records systems.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
LPN Charge Nurse
Sapphire cedar crossings
Portland, OR
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed various medical procedures such as wound dressing changes and IV therapy
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress in electronic health records system
LPN Charge Nurse
Sapphire Health Services
Portland, OR
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed various medical procedures such as wound dressing changes and IV therapy
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress in electronic health records system
- Assisted in the orientation and training of new LPN staff members, ensuring compliance with facility policies and procedures
- Responded promptly to emergencies or critical situations by assessing the situation, initiating appropriate interventions, and notifying physicians as necessary
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits of medication storage areas, equipment maintenance logs, and infection control practices
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Radiant Medical Staffing
Portland, OR
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in patient education regarding health management and wellness practices.
- Documented patient progress and care plans in electronic health records systems.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sapphire Health services
Gresham, OR
12.2010 - 07.2022
- Responsible for up to 58 SNF patients on graveyard shift
- Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals through personalized care and ongoing assistance.
- Assisted with laboratory services, collecting and preparing samples for testing.
- Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record.
- Managed routine functions and special activities of nursing aides, medication nurse and other staff.
- Carried out medication administration according to facility policies and proper nursing practice.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.
- Documented patient progress, ailments and symptoms with Point Click Care and Matrix charting systems.
- Cared for patients with both acute and chronic issues, handling wound treatment, tube feeding, trach care, IVs, TPN, CPAP, oxygen, CBGs/insulin, medications and move
- Checked on patients frequently to assess needs and monitor conditions.
- Secured patient information against release or improper access with proper use of EMR tools and controls.
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals with personalized care and ongoing assistance.
- Assisted with laboratory diagnostics, collecting and preparing samples for testing.
- Explained procedures, medications and plans to patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Gresham
Gresham, OR
12.2007 - 12.2010
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations.
- Documented care actions, vitals and orders in company software.
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Specialized in delivering high quality care to SNF patients. Up to 15
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
Assistant Food Service Manager
Dairy Queen
Portland, OR
04.2005 - 12.2007
- Enforced compliance with regulatory requirements for safe food handling and sanitation.
- Coordinated and supervised kitchen operations to deliver delicious, quality food.
- Coordinated or executed weekly inventory counts to reconcile physical products with records.
- Supported cleanliness by maintaining tidy and organized work area.
- Entered and received orders through computerized ordering system.
- Used POS cash register to accurately collect payments.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Concord Career College
Portland, OR01-2011
Nursing (Prerequisites)
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2008
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Gresham, OR06-2005
Skills
- Common sense
- Patient assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care procedures
- EMR / EHR
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Compassionate care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Mental health support
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Staff supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Samples collection
- Chronic disease management
- Patient relationship building
- Quality assurance
- Catheter care
- Palliative care
- Infection control
- Home health services
- Infection control practices
- Documentation compliance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Time management
- Care planning
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Educating families
- Tuberculosis testing
- Clinical judgment
- Immunization administration
- HIPAA protocols
- Medication dispensing
- Emergency response
Certification
• LPN
• AED Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Driver's License
• First Aid Certification
- IV Certification
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
CareNW
04.2026 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Assured Home Health
07.2025 - 12.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Integrated Healthcare Staffing, LLC
01.2025 - 07.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Evergreen post acute
01.2025 - 07.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Sapphire cedar crossings
09.2023 - 10.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Sapphire Health Services
09.2023 - 10.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Kevala, Inc
09.2022 - 01.2025
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Radiant Medical Staffing
09.2022 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sapphire Health services
12.2010 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Gresham
12.2007 - 12.2010
Assistant Food Service Manager
Dairy Queen
04.2005 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Nursing (Prerequisites)
Oregon State University
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Concord Career College