Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor with 15 years of experience acting as nursing leader, operational problem-solver and conflict manager. Well-versed in working with diverse patient conditions. Expertise in medication administration, accurate charting and diagnosis for both acute and chronic concerns. Coordinates employee schedules and workflow to promote high-quality patient care.
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Golden Hill Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software].
LPN Unit Manager
Northeast Center For Special Care
Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
LPN Office Nurse
Dr Hilmi And Dr Elashkar
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Lpn Educator
Northeast Center For Special Care
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Family Gston
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
Supported patient self-advocacy within family relationships and during treatment plans.
Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and nursing staff.
Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
Counseled families to improve communication.
Supervised team of nurses and clinical medical assistants.
Education
Certified Billing And Coding Specialist
National Healthcareer Certification
Kingston, NY
05.2011
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School
Kingston, NY
06.1991
Practical Nursing
Ulster BOCES
Port Ewen, NY
06.1991
Skills
New Employee Orientation
Wound Care
Nurse Collaboration
Team Management Understanding
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Order Transcription
Program Improvements
Individualized Care
Nursing Standards
Intramuscular Injections
Invasive Procedures
Patient History Reviewing
Managing Unit Operations
Tracheostomy Care
Assessing Residents
Distributing Medications
Nursing Assistance
Infection Control Procedures
Pressure Wound Treatment
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Policy Enforcement
Direct Patient Care
Staff Training
Nurse Leadership
Passing Medications
Emotional Support
O2 Administration
Work Delegation
Work Assignments
HIPAA Guidelines
Care Planning and Modifications
Problem Identification
Observe Patients
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Procedure Explanation
Information Compiling and Auditing
HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
Patient Care Assessment
Documentation
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Golden Hill Healthcare And Rehabilitation
LPN Unit Manager
Northeast Center For Special Care
LPN Office Nurse
Dr Hilmi And Dr Elashkar
Lpn Educator
Northeast Center For Special Care
Clinical Nurse Manager
Family Gston
Certified Billing And Coding Specialist
National Healthcareer Certification
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School
Practical Nursing
Ulster BOCES
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