Katherine Sutton
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Accomplished LPN Charge Nurse from Capital Nursing and Rehab, adept in critical thinking and organization, significantly enhanced patient care quality. Expert in utilizing data entry and active listening to streamline processes and improve patient outcomes, demonstrating a strong commitment to efficient healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Capital Nursing and Rehab
05.2012 - 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 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.
- 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.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenport High School
Greenport, NY06.1989
Skills
Active Listening
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Capital Nursing and Rehab
05.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Greenport High School
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