Justine Slagle
Castalian Springs,TN
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than 25 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Pavilion Senior Care
Lebanon, Tennessee
08.2021 - Current
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using .
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Educator
Trousdale County
Trousdale County, TN
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Used designated student database and powerschool to document student grades.
- Prepared multiple choice and essay tests and quizzes to determine student comprehension.
- Took over ELA class for 7 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Healthy Lifestyles Director
Eclipse Assisted Living
Lebanon, TN
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated activities for Elmcroft AL.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program, including dining out and movies.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Designed customized client programs to meet individual fitness needs.
- Performed clerical duties, including registering participants and answering specific event inquiries.
LPN Charge Nurse
Eclipse Assisted Living
Lebanon , TN
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
LPN -Charge Nurse
Quality Health and Rehab
Lebanon, Tennessee
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
LPN
Elmcroft Assisted Living
LEBANON, Tennessee
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Resident Assistant
Elmcroft Senior Living
Lebanon, Tennessee
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Teacher
Lebanon Special School District
Lebanon, Tennessee
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Enforced the school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Teacher
Rutherford County Board of Education
LaVergne, Tennessee
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Instructed more than 24 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents.
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as the Smartboard.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Teacher
Adair County Board of Education
Columbia, Kentucky
10.1991 - 06.2010
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lindsey Wilson College
1989
Master of Arts - Education
Western Kentucky University
1995
Certificate of Nursing - LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
2016
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Palliative care awareness
- Schedule management
- Organized
- Positive and encouraging
- Self-motivated
- Adaptable
- Team Player
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Student records management
- Classroom technology
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Pavilion Senior Care
08.2021 - Current
Educator
Trousdale County
10.2020 - 05.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Eclipse Assisted Living
07.2020 - 12.2020
Healthy Lifestyles Director
Eclipse Assisted Living
01.2020 - 10.2020
LPN -Charge Nurse
Quality Health and Rehab
09.2016 - 07.2019
LPN
Elmcroft Assisted Living
09.2016 - 12.2017
Resident Assistant
Elmcroft Senior Living
01.2016 - 08.2016
Teacher
Lebanon Special School District
08.2011 - 05.2015
Teacher
Rutherford County Board of Education
07.2010 - 06.2011
Teacher
Adair County Board of Education
10.1991 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lindsey Wilson College
Master of Arts - Education
Western Kentucky University
Certificate of Nursing - LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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