Kathi Wagner
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with 20+ years of experience providing comprehensive patient care in various healthcare settings such as LTC, AL and hospital setting. Proficient in medication administration, documentation, wound care, and vital sign monitoring. Committed to delivering compassionate care while actively seeking opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America
02.2016 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, O2Sat, respirations, weight and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized Assisted Living.
- 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 and APRN's.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Help patients with bathing and minimal dressing.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, sending/receiving faxes, scheduling/canceling appts, ordering labs/procedures as well as obtaining health records needed.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Other Various duties- Bed making, assisting with dining room services, laundry, and trash removal from apartments.
LPN Unit Manager
Sandpiper Nursing Home
08.2007 - 02.2016
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing both day-to-day operations as well as responding effectively during emergency situations within the unit.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Monitored quality of care provided in the unit, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining proper infection control standards.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning.
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings discussing treatment options that best suit the unique needs of each patient leading towards improved outcomes.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other clinical indicators, audits.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in hiring, disciplinary and termination process.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, faxes, updating spread sheets.
- Weekly wound rounds including- measuring, documentation, implementing and monitoring proper treatments. Monthly rounds with outside wound nurse which included processing new orders.
- On call rotation.
- Attended conferences that furthered my education and enhanced my leadership skills.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Kaw Area Tech School
Topeka, KS01-2004
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Free State High School
Lawrence, KS05-1999
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation-EMR- Matrix and PCC
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Policy compliance
- Mental health care
- Quality Improvement
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration and ordering
- Test and appt scheduling
- Wound Care- including wound vacs
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Specimen Collection
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Physical assessments
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Patient support
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Pre/Post Operative Care
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Work Planning and Coordination
- ICD-10
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America
02.2016 - Current
LPN Unit Manager
Sandpiper Nursing Home
08.2007 - 02.2016
LPN - Nursing
Kaw Area Tech School
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Free State High School
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