Krista Simmons
Brandywine,WV
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in CPR. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Pendleton Manor
04.2012 - Current
- 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.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Center For Sleep Medicine
01.2010 - 09.2011
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunnyside Retirement Community
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LPN
Sentara RMH Medical Center
08.2002 - 01.2010
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VALicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Massanutten Vocational School
Harrisonburg, VA05.2003
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Pendleton Manor
04.2012 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunnyside Retirement Community
04.2010 - 02.2011
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Center For Sleep Medicine
01.2010 - 09.2011
LPN
Sentara RMH Medical Center
08.2002 - 01.2010
No Degree - General Studies
Blue Ridge Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Massanutten Vocational School
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