Marcia mitchell
Lithonia,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic LPN known for exceptional clinical judgment and adaptability in diverse healthcare settings. Expertise in fostering patient independence and enhancing care delivery, committed to improving overall patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Professional nurse with experience in providing high-quality patient care and leading healthcare teams. Adept in patient assessment, wound care, medication administration, and care planning. Known for strong collaboration and flexibility to meet changing healthcare needs. Valued for reliability, compassion, and results-driven approach. Experienced with patient care management, ensuring delivery of compassionate and efficient services. Utilizes clinical knowledge to oversee nursing staff and coordinate patient care plans effectively. Track record of maintaining high standards of safety and compliance while fostering collaborative team environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Care Of Buckhead
Atlanta GA
05.2014 - 08.2026
- 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.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cobblestone at Park Spring Health and Rehab
Stone Mountain, GA
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores through enhanced care delivery methods.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- 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.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Fountain View Nursing Home
Atlanta Ga
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored patient reactions effectively.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Lpn
Para Quad Services Inc. Home Care
Alanta Ga
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Administered medications and monitored patients' vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for effective communication.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient needs and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Advocated for patient rights and coordinated services with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Boce Vocatinal Nursing School
New York, West Nyack06-1992
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Physical assessments
- Medication administration
- Patient needs assessment
- Patient vital sign monitoring
- Admissions and discharges
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Disease prevention
- Policy compliance
- Home health care
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient care
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Patient observation
- Pain management
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Feeding assistance
- Immunization administration
- Task prioritization
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- CPR/AED
- Call answering and assistance
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Treatment room preparation
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Nursing staff supervision
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient advocacy
- Diabetes management
- Staff supervision
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Care Of Buckhead
05.2014 - 08.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cobblestone at Park Spring Health and Rehab
05.2013 - 05.2014
LPN Charge Nurse
Fountain View Nursing Home
05.2009 - 05.2013
Lpn
Para Quad Services Inc. Home Care
01.2009 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Boce Vocatinal Nursing School