Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20 year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in BLS. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Riverbend Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas for waste reduction without compromising patient care quality.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Orchard
01.2023 - 12.2023
Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Infiniti Healthcare Nursing Agency
10.2021 - 01.2023
Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
LPN Charge Nurse
Chadwick Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 10.2021
Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
07.2004
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
End of life care
Disease Prevention
Mental health care
Quality Improvement
Geriatric Care
Emergency Care
Clinical judgment
Policy compliance
Ethical Practice
Nursing Documentation
Procedure Support
Workflow Coordination
Verbal and written communication
Medication Administration
Post Operative Care
Physical assessments
Patient Needs Assessment
Healthcare regulations
Direct Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Infection Control
Patient Education
Nursing Staff Supervision
Patient Observation
Wound Care
Specimen Collection
Patient support
Interpersonal Skills
Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Riverbend Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
The Orchard
01.2023 - 12.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Infiniti Healthcare Nursing Agency
10.2021 - 01.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Chadwick Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 10.2021
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
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