Kristina Barber
Edinburg,IL
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse with over four years of experience in delivering exceptional patient care. Skilled in critical thinking, compassionate care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective treatment plans. Committed to improving patient satisfaction and ensuring safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Centurion Health Care
Taylorville, IL
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted in training new staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Avenues at Springfield
Springfield, IL
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Conducted routine assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall care experience.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [PointClickCare].
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- 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.
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted in training new staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Villa Senior Care
Sherman, IL
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Conducted routine assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall care experience.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Carriages of Rochester
Rochester, IL
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Conducted routine assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall care experience.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Illinois Presbyterian Home
Springfield, IL
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Conducted routine assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall care experience.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Peoria Heights, IL
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Concordia Village
Springfield, IL
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Implemented infection control measures to promote a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Conducted routine assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall care experience.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Aperion Care
Springfield, IL
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Villa Healthcare -West
Sherman, IL
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Illinois Presbyterian Home
Springfield, IL
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Administered medications and monitored patient health conditions effectively.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2026
LPN Licensure - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL05-1996
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Physical assessments
- Attention to detail
- Nursing staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Adaptable and flexible
- Call answering and assistance
- Patient observation
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Staff supervision
- Medical paperwork processing
- Procedure explanation
- Conditions reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Quality assessments
- Coaching and mentoring
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
- Recordkeeping and maintenance
- ICD-10
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Centurion Health Care
12.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Avenues at Springfield
03.2024 - 01.2026
LPN Charge Nurse
Villa Senior Care
08.2023 - 03.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
The Carriages of Rochester
01.2023 - 08.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Illinois Presbyterian Home
08.2021 - 01.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2021 - 07.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Concordia Village
01.2021 - 05.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Aperion Care
11.2020 - 12.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Villa Healthcare -West
10.2019 - 10.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Illinois Presbyterian Home
02.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
LPN Licensure - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing