Marsha Kerr
Hartford,CT
Summary
Seasoned LPN with extensive experience , adept in geriatric nursing and showcasing strong clinical judgment. Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and compassionate care. Proven track record in improving healing rates and reducing infection risks, demonstrating exceptional patient safety and ethical practice skills.
Personable and compassionate with strong foundation in patient care and safety. Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology and patient assessment, proficient in administering medications and wound care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through dedicated and empathetic care.
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Elder Crew LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
LPN School Nurse
Jumoke Academy Charter School
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced the efficiency of school health services by streamlining documentation and record-keeping processes.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by addressing underlying health issues through early intervention strategies.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects in a timely manner.
- Promoted a positive school culture by fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff regarding health-related matters.
- Developed emergency response protocols that effectively managed critical situations involving student injuries or illnesses.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to accommodate students'' special needs and promote a healthy learning environment.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to students with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Arden Courts Memory Care
02.2020 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Associate of Science -
Excelsior College
Albany, NY10-2025
LPN - Nursing
Stone Academy
East Hartford11-2019
Skills
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Tracheostomy care
- Ethical practice
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Behavioral health
- Vitals collection
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Responsible and dependable
- CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient observation
- Patient support
- Medical examination
- Nursing staff supervision
- Analytical thinking
- Epic systems
- Staff supervision
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Elder Crew LLC
04.2022 - Current
LPN School Nurse
Jumoke Academy Charter School
10.2021 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Arden Courts Memory Care
02.2020 - 08.2024
Associate of Science -
Excelsior College
LPN - Nursing
Stone Academy
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