Linus Elekwachi
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Future Care, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and mentor nursing staff, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and infection control standards. Recognized for critical thinking and attention to detail, enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
2015
2015
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Future Care
2014 - 2025
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
LPN Office Nurse
Oak Crest Village
2010 - 2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Manor Care
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitor patient vital signs and provide timely updates to the nursing team.
- Assist in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Educate patients and families on care procedures and health management strategies.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Provide support during emergency situations, coordinating care with other staff members.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
Nurse
Hartford Community College
Bel Air, MD12.2009
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Care plan development
- Pediatric care
- Community health
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- Physical assessments
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Nursing staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Manor Care
01.2010 - 08.2014
LPN Charge Nurse
Future Care
2014 - 2025
LPN Office Nurse
Oak Crest Village
2010 - 2015
Nurse
Hartford Community College