KELLY GEBHARDT
La Harpe,IL
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 21-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in Illinois.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Wesley Village Retirement Center
Macomb, IL
03.2021 - 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.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
LPN/charge Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
05.2020 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
LPN Charge Nurse
Laharpe Davier Health Care
La Harpe, IL
10.2007 - 12.2020
- 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.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
Education
Business Administration/Medical Coding & Billing - Business Administration/Medical Coding & Billing
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL12.2010
Licenced Practical Nurse - All Required Courses
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05.2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Health Promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Disease Prevention
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- Verbal and written communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Wound Care
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Specimen Collection
- Responsible and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Wesley Village Retirement Center
03.2021 - Current
LPN/charge Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
05.2020 - 03.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Laharpe Davier Health Care
10.2007 - 12.2020
Business Administration/Medical Coding & Billing - Business Administration/Medical Coding & Billing
American InterContinental University
Licenced Practical Nurse - All Required Courses
Carl Sandburg College