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Lesia Ward

Cedar Bluff,VA

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
  • Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to patient care standards and protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established procedures.
  • Assisted in developing patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and responding promptly to ensure safety.
  • Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
  • Conducted regular assessments of nursing staff performance, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • 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.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • 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.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.

LPN Charge Nurse

Keen Mountain Correctional Center

LPN Charge Nurse

Valley Rehab Center

LPN Charge Nurse

Carrington Place

Charge Nurse, Advanced Care Unit

NurseSpring
2018 - 2025
  • Led patient care coordination in advanced care unit, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
  • Mentored nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures to enhance team performance.
  • Enhanced workflow processes to boost efficiency in patient assessments and treatments.
  • Evaluated patient health status and modified care plans based on clinical observations and outcomes.

LPN Charge Nurse

Radford Health and Rehab
2020 - 2024

lpn charge nurse

LPN

Clinch Valley Medical Center
1992 - 1994
  • Led patient care coordination in advanced care unit, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
  • Mentored nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures to enhance team performance.
  • Enhanced workflow processes to boost efficiency in patient assessments and treatments.
  • Evaluated patient health status and modified care plans based on clinical observations and outcomes.

LPN Charge Nurse

Dublin Jail
2023 - 2023

lpn med nurse

Charge Nurse

Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center
2013 - 2018

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Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Supplemental Health Care
2008 - 2013

Correctional nursing Med surg and psyc

LPN Charge Nurse

Nash Correctional Institution
2007 - 2008

lpn sick call nurse

LPN Charge Nurse

Alexander Correctional
2005 - 2006

lpn med nurse

LPN Field Nurse

Travel Home Care
1994 - 2005

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  • Provided direct patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Documented patient progress and communicated changes to healthcare team effectively.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
  • Managed medical supplies inventory, ensuring availability for optimal patient support.
  • Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
  • Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing safety in home care environments.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
  • Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
  • Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
  • Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
  • Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
  • Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
  • Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
  • Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
  • Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.

Summary

Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, recognized for enhancing patient safety through effective infection control measures. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, I excel in critical thinking and staff supervision, ensuring high-quality care and improved patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Education

Lpn Nursing

Buchanan Voc School
Grundy, VA

High School Diploma - General Studies

Council High
Council Va
06.1977

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Home health care
  • Ethical practice
  • Surgical care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Mental health care
  • Disease prevention
  • Care plan development
  • Pediatric care
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient charting
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous medications
  • Patient education
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Specimen collection
  • CPR/AED
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Infection control
  • Physical assessments
  • Nursing staff supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • Activities of daily living adls
  • Patient support
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Wound dressing and suturing
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Call answering and assistance
  • Patient observation
  • Nursing intervention evaluations
  • Staff supervision
  • Medical paperwork processing
  • Patient positioning and transporting
  • Procedure explanation
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Post operative care
  • Quality assessments
  • Conflict resolution
  • Conditions reporting
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Medical examination
  • Inventory assessment
  • Analytical thinking
  • In-home care
  • Dietary requirements and restrictions
  • Recordkeeping and maintenance
  • Care planning and modifications
  • Needs assessment

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

LPN Charge Nurse

Keen Mountain Correctional Center

LPN Charge Nurse

Valley Rehab Center

LPN Charge Nurse

Carrington Place

Charge Nurse, Advanced Care Unit

NurseSpring
2018 - 2025

LPN Charge Nurse

Radford Health and Rehab
2020 - 2024

LPN

Clinch Valley Medical Center
1992 - 1994

LPN Charge Nurse

Dublin Jail
2023 - 2023

Charge Nurse

Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center
2013 - 2018

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Supplemental Health Care
2008 - 2013

LPN Charge Nurse

Nash Correctional Institution
2007 - 2008

LPN Charge Nurse

Alexander Correctional
2005 - 2006

LPN Field Nurse

Travel Home Care
1994 - 2005

Lpn Nursing

Buchanan Voc School

High School Diploma - General Studies

Council High
Lesia Ward