Lester Earl Bailey III
McDonough,GA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 22 years of experience in dynamic healthcare settings. Expertise in nursing processes, EMR systems, and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations. Recognized for strong leadership skills and ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Empire Care Centers
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Mentored and trained nursing staff to enhance clinical competencies.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain safety standards.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 25 to 30 patients per day in 60 bed unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acuity Staffing
01.2020 - 05.2025
- Supervised and administered infirmary pill call with Correctional facility, exercising strong team leadership skills
- Provided personal care and wound care, collected and interpreted data per state protocol.
- Educated and counseled inmates regarding the medical procedures, treatments and medication
- Performed intake assessments and COVID tests on new arrivals
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peachford Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient stability through administering psychiatric medications and injections.
- Established strong rapport with acutely ill psychiatric patients for better care.
- Executed effective crisis interventions to stabilize unstable psychiatric patients.
- Responded promptly to medical codes, delivering critical emergency first aid.
LPN/Wellness Director
Chateau Vestavia
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for overall operation of the resident care program in accordance with federal, state and local standards
- Effectively implemented plans of action to correct deficiencies throughout facility
- Responsible for hiring, coaching, evaluation and termination of resident care staff
Licensed Practical Nurse
JBS Mental Health Authority
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Physician liaison for multiple community psychiatric group homes
- Implemented nursing care plans for patients suffering from mental illness, drug addiction and sexual abuse
- Successfully collaborated with members of treatment team on crisis intervention and medication administration
Licensed Practical Nurse/Marketing Director
AMT Medical Staffing
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Achieved efficient facilitation of per diem assignments across diverse care settings.
- Adapted swiftly to facility protocols in various clinical environments.
- Secured multiple contracts while addressing existing client needs effectively.
- Surpassed established sales and marketing targets consistently.
Education
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Bessemer State Technical College
Bessemer, AL08.2003
Associate of Science Degree - Applied Science
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham,AL12.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology, Marketing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06.1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Compassionate and empathetic nature, with the ability to provide emotional support to patients
- End-of-life care
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 100 staff members.
- Achieved Facility Expert Status through effectively helping with new hire floor orientation.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Empire Care Centers
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acuity Staffing
01.2020 - 05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peachford Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2020
LPN/Wellness Director
Chateau Vestavia
01.2011 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
JBS Mental Health Authority
01.2009 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse/Marketing Director
AMT Medical Staffing
01.2003 - 01.2012
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Bessemer State Technical College
Associate of Science Degree - Applied Science
Lawson State Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology, Marketing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Employee of the Year
Peachford Hospital annual award to most deserving employee voted on by facility staff.