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Lisa Wayts

Carrollton

Summary

Seasoned LPN Charge Nurse with considerable experience in providing primary patient care and managing nursing staff. Known for strong leadership skills, proficiency in patient assessment, and ability to develop effective care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

The Inn @ Belden Village
North Canton
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
  • Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
  • Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
  • Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

LPN Charge Nurse

Glenwood Assisted Living
Canton
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
  • Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
  • Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
  • Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
  • Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

LPN Charge Nurse

Senior Suite Care & Rehab
Carrollton
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
  • Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
  • Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
  • Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
  • Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.

LPN Charge Nurse

Stone Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
Alliance
11.2019 - 12.2020

See lessDeveloped strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

LPN Charge Nurse

Carrollton Golden Age Retreat
Carrollton
10.2010 - 11.2019
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
  • Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
  • Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for new hires or existing staff members on proper clinical procedures or techniques.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
  • Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
  • Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

Education

Graduate Certificate - LPN

Robert T White School of Practical Nursing
Alliance, OH
09-2010

Skills

  • Geriatric care
  • Quality improvement
  • Ethical practice
  • Policy compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • LPN Certificate Completed Sept 2010

Affiliations

  • Love reading and keeping up to date on current events.
  • Love traveling either alone with my husband or large family.
  • Love cooking and baking for or with my family.
  • Love working in my butterfly garden.

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

The Inn @ Belden Village
11.2022 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Glenwood Assisted Living
12.2021 - 11.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Senior Suite Care & Rehab
12.2020 - 12.2021

LPN Charge Nurse

Stone Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
11.2019 - 12.2020

LPN Charge Nurse

Carrollton Golden Age Retreat
10.2010 - 11.2019

Graduate Certificate - LPN

Robert T White School of Practical Nursing
Lisa Wayts