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Khyri Ward

Warren

Summary

Dedicated Practical Nurse with over 10 years of healthcare experience in a LTC/Rehabilitation setting. Skilled in providing patient-centered care to diverse adult and geriatric populations, customer service, medication administration (PO, IV, IM, Sub-Q, PEG), wound care and nurse management. Pursuing a nursing position in a facility that will allow me to utilize my expertise while continuing to grow and advance in my career experiences. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Registered Nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Optalis Healthcare
02.2024 - 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.

Wound Care Coordinator

Optalis Sterling Heights
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for coordinating wound, ostomy, continence skin care, related clinical outcomes and quality measures
  • I advocate for the patients while participating in quality improvement activities such as auditing
  • I collaborate with the IDT to meet the needs of patients, provide education and oversight of care

Charge Nurse LPN

Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center
02.2013 - 01.2023
  • My role as the LPN Charge nurse is to manage and provide direct patient care including nurse assistant delegation and task, medication administration (PO, IV, IM, Sub-Q), provide oxygen therapy
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans and labs
  • Monitor, record and communicate the patient conditions with physicians using computerized documentation systems and via telephone

Vaccination Nurse

SnapNurse
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • My role as a vaccination nurse during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic was to administer the COVID vaccine to patients who sought and consented to receive the vaccination
  • Determined appropriate vaccine type and dose for each client
  • Monitoring and recognizing adverse reactions and providing emergency services as needed
  • Implementing and adhering to infection-control policies and procedures
  • Providing advice and emotional support

LPN Charge Nurse

Autumn Woods
10.2011 - 02.2013
  • I transitioned from CNA to LPN at this facility
  • My role as the LPN Charge nurse is to manage and provide direct patient care including nurse assistant delegation and task, medication administration (PO, IV, IM, Sub-Q), provide oxygen therapy
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans and labs
  • Monitor, record and communicate the patient conditions with physicians using computerized documentation systems and via telephone

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Athena Career Academy
Toledo, OH
01.2025

LPN diploma - Practical Nursing

Brown Mackie College
Findlay, OH
07.2012

Skills

  • Point Click Care
  • Quick MAR
  • LPN
  • CNA
  • Staff Nurse
  • Medication Administration
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Tube Feeding
  • EMR Systems
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Vital Signs

Certification

  • LPN, 10/01/12, 10/01/25
  • BLS Certification, 10/01/22, 10/01/24
  • PN, 10/01/25, MI

Awards

DAISY Award Recipient for extraordinary nurses, 05/01/18

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Optalis Healthcare
02.2024 - Current

Wound Care Coordinator

Optalis Sterling Heights
01.2023 - 01.2024

Vaccination Nurse

SnapNurse
09.2020 - 04.2022

Charge Nurse LPN

Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center
02.2013 - 01.2023

LPN Charge Nurse

Autumn Woods
10.2011 - 02.2013

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Athena Career Academy

LPN diploma - Practical Nursing

Brown Mackie College

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