Megan Mason
Sheldon,IA
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
Sioux City, IA
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/ Prairie Ridge Care Center
Orange City, IA
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/ Accura of Aurelia
Aurelia, IA
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/Akron Care Center
Akron, IA
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/ Algona Care Center
Algona , IA
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/Community Memorial of Hartley
Hartley, IA
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/ Black Hawk Care
Lake View, IA
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Aspire of Sutherland
Sutherland, IA
09.2022 - 01.2024
CNA
Aventure Staffing
Sioux City, IA
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
CNA
Niobrara Community Hospital
Lusk, WY
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Education
Practical Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA05-2022
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Policy compliance
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Behavioral Health
- Care Planning
- Compassionate communication
- Nursing Consultation
- Wound Care
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Needs Assessment
- Treatment Administration
- Diabetes management
- Stroke Patient Care
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/ Prairie Ridge Care Center
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/ Accura of Aurelia
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/Akron Care Center
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/ Algona Care Center
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/Community Memorial of Hartley
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands/ Black Hawk Care
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Aspire of Sutherland
09.2022 - 01.2024
CNA
Aventure Staffing
01.2019 - 09.2021
CNA
Niobrara Community Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
Practical Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
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