Kerri McIntosh
Crown Point ,NY
Summary
Dynamic LPN Team Lead at Elderwood at Ticonderoga, skilled in patient care coordination and HIPAA compliance. Achieved improved workflow efficiency and enhanced team performance through effective mentorship and collaboration. Demonstrated clinical judgment in managing complex cases while fostering a positive work environment, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Elderwood at Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Coordinated daily operations, improving workflow efficiency within the nursing team.
- Mentored new LPNs, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for improved outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in delivery.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Managed complex patient cases effectively, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- 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.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Essex Center
Elizabethtown, NY
2019 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Coordinated patient care activities with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
Education
PRACTICAL NURSING - Nursing Administration
Questar 3
Hudson, NY07.2000
High School Diploma -
Ichabod Crane Central School District
Valatie, NY06.1994
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical documentation
- Patient care coordination
- Continuing education
- Policy adherence
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Wound care expertise
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Elderwood at Ticonderoga
05.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Essex Center
2019 - 04.2021
PRACTICAL NURSING - Nursing Administration
Questar 3
High School Diploma -
Ichabod Crane Central School District