Highly competent LPN Unit Manager with background in varied healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. Actively engaged in continuous learning and professional development opportunities. Significant contributions include improvement of patient care through effective implementation of health services policies and procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Unit Manager
Cliveden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - Current
Planned and coordinated patient care activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
Monitored patient progress, identified problems, and implemented corrective action plans.
Assisted in the development of nursing staff by providing guidance, direction, education and support.
Provided direct patient care including assessments, treatments, medication administration and documentation.
Developed and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and administrative personnel.
Participated in performance improvement activities to ensure quality of services provided to patients.
Managed daily operations of assigned unit including staffing assignments, scheduling of shifts and time off requests.
Reviewed medical records for completeness prior to submission for billing purposes.
Coordinated the discharge planning process for incoming and outgoing patients.
Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services offered by the unit.
Resolved conflicts between employees or departments in a professional manner.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
CARING HEART REHAB AND NURSING CENTER
02.2021 - 07.2021
Assisting Doctors or Supervisors with patient
Administering treatment to patients
Performing exams
Collecting and interpreting patient information
Contacting patients regarding tests or upcoming appointments
Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs
Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
Provides routine care for patients.
Observes patients' health.
Reviews medical charts.
Accompanies patients to their rooms.
Assists physicians and registered nurses.
Communicates with patients and their families.
Prepares specimens for lab courier.
Administers medications.
Provides wound care.
Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
Assists with patient comfort.
Monitors catheters.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
03.2019 - 02.2021
Perform EKG
Perform Bladder scan
Provide minimum to maximum assistance with all ADL's per patients required needs.
Able to utilize all assistive lift devices above proficiency level.
Provide assistance to professional nursing staff in regards to assistance and completion of patient care.
Competent in all Infection Control techniques.
Able to work independently and within group tasks settings.
Implement and ensure all safety regulations are followed as per protocols.
Trained in application of skin integrity maintenance devices such as Posey boots and arm sleeves.Implement individualized bowel and bladder training programs.
Trained in use and application of numerous mobility and stability appliances such as splints ace wraps
TED, etc.
Provide all appropriate documentation as required by state and facility regulation to include but
not limited to nutrition, ambulation bowel and bladder function, transfer and alternative modes of
locomotion.
Offer support and implement behavioral plans to people with dementia and related chronic mental
illness.
Provide excellent customer service.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn Medicine University City
07.2017 - 03.2019
Perform EKG
Perform Bladder scan
Provide minimum to maximum assistance with all ADL's per patients required needs.
Able to utilize all assistive lift devices above proficiency level.
Provide assistance to professional nursing staff in regards to assistance and completion of patient care.
Competent in all Infection Control techniques.
Able to work independently and within group tasks settings.
Implement and ensure all safety regulations are followed as per protocols.
Trained in application of skin integrity maintenance devices such as Posey boots and arm sleeves.
Implement individualized bowel and bladder training programs.
Trained in use and application of numerous mobility and stability appliances such as splints ace wraps
TED, etc.
Provide all appropriate documentation as required by state and facility regulation to include but
not limited to nutrition, ambulation bowel and bladder function, transfer and alternative modes of
locomotion.
Offer support and implement behavioral plans to people with dementia and related chronic mental
illness.
Provide excellent customer service.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Willow Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2014 - 11.2017
Perform EKG
Perform Bladder scan
Provide minimum to maximum assistance with all ADL's per patients required needs.
Able to utilize all assistive lift devices above proficiency level.
Provide assistance to professional nursing staff in regards to assistance and completion of patient care.
Competent in all Infection Control techniques.
Able to work independently and within group tasks settings.
Implement and ensure all safety regulations are followed as per protocols.
Trained in application of skin integrity maintenance devices such as Posey boots and arm sleeves.
Implement individualized bowel and bladder training programs.
Trained in use and application of numerous mobility and stability appliances such as splints ace wraps
TED, etc.Provide all appropriate documentation as required by state and facility regulation to include but
not limited to nutrition, ambulation bowel and bladder function, transfer and alternative modes of
locomotion.
Offer support and implement behavioral plans to people with dementia and related chronic mental
illness.