Karen Francis
Covington,GA
Summary
Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse with 23 years of experience and 12 years acting as staff supervisor, operational problem-solver and conflict manager. Well-versed in working with diverse patient conditions. Expertise in medication administration, accurate charting and diagnosis for both acute and chronic concerns. Coordinates employee schedules and workflow to promote high-quality patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Health Professionals Nursing Home
10.1993 - 02.2021
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assisted with meal plans
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Practical Nursing
Wilmot Nursing School
Saint Mary Jamaica High School Diploma -
Richmond Technical High School
Richmond Saint Mary Jamaica Skills
- Clinical supervision
- Staff scheduling
- Patient care management
- Chronic disease management
- Care plan development
- Scheduling proficiency
- Passing medications
- Staff training
- Team management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
Health Professionals Nursing Home
10.1993 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Practical Nursing
Wilmot Nursing School
High School Diploma -
Richmond Technical High School
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