Kelsey Spicer
Corydon,IA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in medication administration, treatment monitoring, and resident care coordination across skilled nursing and field settings. Known for clear communication with physicians and families, accurate medication counts, and prompt response to changes in patient condition while maintaining organized shift handoffs and comfort-focused care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Affinicare
Centerville, Iowa
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored treatments per physician orders.
- Coordinated physician communication and family updates for resident care.
- Prioritized urgent needs and responded to changes in resident condition.
- Managed shift handoff and maintained accurate medication counts.
LPN Field Nurse
Every Step
Centerville , IA
06.2021 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Educated families on wound care, medications, and symptom management.
- Coordinated care changes with interdisciplinary team and provider offices.
LPN Charge Nurse
Chariton Specialty Care
Chariton, Iowa
10.2015 - 05.2021
- Assess patients and provide necessary and prescribed treatments.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance and safety in healthcare settings.
- Delivered compassionate care to terminally ill patients, enhancing quality of life during end-of-life stages.
- Participated in facility in-services to maintain knowledge of best practices and regulatory standards.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Centerville, Iowa05-2009
Diploma -
Seymour High School
Seymour, Iowa05-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient care coordination
- Specialized nursing care
- Electronic charting
- Nursing assistant supervision
- Emergency response
- Excellent communication skills with patients, family members and co-workers
Certification
- Certified as Licensed Practical Nurse- Iowa Board of Nursing- # P52351
- Certified in Basic Life Support
- Completed Mandatory Adult and Child Reporter Training
- LPN Supervising Course
- Certified in Charge Nurse Training
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Affinicare
10.2023 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Every Step
06.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Chariton Specialty Care
10.2015 - 05.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Diploma -
Seymour High School