Overview
Work History
Education
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LA Phillips

LPN
Portsmouth,Va

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Norview Heights
12.2023 - 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • 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.

LPN Charge Nurse

Portside Health and Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 12.2023
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.

LPN Charge Nurse

Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • 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 Software.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to Number to Number patients per day in Number-bed unit.
  • 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.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

Education

Practical Nursing -

Fortis College
Norfolk, VA
05.2009

GED

Craddock Training Center
Portsmouth, VA
09.2007

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Norview Heights
12.2023 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Portside Health and Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 12.2023

LPN Charge Nurse

Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 03.2021

Practical Nursing -

Fortis College

GED

Craddock Training Center

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