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Lonnie Shover

Florence,KY

Summary

Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering [Number]-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in [Area of certification] and [Area of certification]. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in [State] and certified in [Area of certification]. [State]-Licensed [Job Title] offering [Number]+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Certified in [Area of certification]. Diligent [Job Title] offering [Number]-year background providing attentive care in [Type] settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike. Expertise in [Area of expertise]. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized [Job Title] with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Seasoned [Job Title] with expertise in [Type] care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Norwood Towers Post Acute
09.2015 - 09.2023
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
  • Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Led and mentored [Number] newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
  • 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.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Humana Home Health Care Case Manager

Humana
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.

LPN Charge Nurse Night Supervisor

Baptist Village Care Center
04.2013 - 05.2014
  • Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
  • Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
  • Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
  • Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

LPN Charge Nurse

Woodcrest Manor
03.2010 - 02.2013
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
  • Led and mentored [Number] newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.

LPN Charge Nurse

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
06.2004 - 01.2010
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
  • Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • 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.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

Education

No Degree - Nursing Practice

Great Oaks School of Practical Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
01.2003

No Degree - Nuclear Weapons Technology

Lowery Technical Training
Denver, CO
08.1983

High School Diploma -

Portsmouth East High School
Portsmouth, OH
06.1981

No Degree - Electronics Technology

Scioto County JVS
Lucasville, OH
06.1981

Skills

  • Procedure Support
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Patient Triage
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Post Operative Care
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Observation
  • Medical Examination
  • Specimen Collection
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Patient Support
  • Needs Assessment
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Patient Charting
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Education
  • Wound Care
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Assessments
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Management Team Support
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Sterilization and Sanitation
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Administrative Functions
  • ICD-10
  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System HCPCS
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Staff Supervision
  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Information Compiling and Auditing
  • Inventory Assessment
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • In-Home Care
  • Wound Dressing and Suturing
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Conflict Resolution

Musician

I play multiple instruments and have played in numerous country and rock bands. I also played guitar while in the United States Air Force for the Tops IN Blue Band.

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Norwood Towers Post Acute
09.2015 - 09.2023

Humana Home Health Care Case Manager

Humana
01.2015 - 09.2015

LPN Charge Nurse Night Supervisor

Baptist Village Care Center
04.2013 - 05.2014

LPN Charge Nurse

Woodcrest Manor
03.2010 - 02.2013

LPN Charge Nurse

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
06.2004 - 01.2010

No Degree - Nursing Practice

Great Oaks School of Practical Nursing

No Degree - Nuclear Weapons Technology

Lowery Technical Training

High School Diploma -

Portsmouth East High School

No Degree - Electronics Technology

Scioto County JVS
Lonnie Shover