Melinda Kennebeck
Lohrville
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Regency Park of Carroll, Iowa, excelling in patient care and staff supervision. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in medication administration and conflict resolution, fostering a collaborative and efficient nursing environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Regency Park of Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, IA
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and facility policies.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring patients' health and safety.
- Trained and mentored new LPNs, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
LPN Charge Nurse
Accura Healthcare
Carroll, IA
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and care efficiency.
- Conducted assessments and documented patient conditions accurately in electronic health records.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members, promoting teamwork and positive workplace culture.
- Developed training materials on best practices for infection control procedures within the facility.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05-2019
High School Diploma -
WALL LAKE VIEW AUBURN
Lake View, IA05-2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
- Infection control
- Nursing staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Regency Park of Carroll, Iowa
04.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Accura Healthcare
04.2019 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
High School Diploma -
WALL LAKE VIEW AUBURN