Melinda Kohler
Helena,OH
Summary
Versatile LPN Nurse Supervisor with 25 years of experience at ProMedica Physicians Cardiology, acting as nurse leader, operational problem solver and conflict manager. Coordinates employee schedules and workflow to promote high quality patient care, physician and staff support in a busy medical office.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor
ProMedica Physicians Cardiology
10.2000 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- 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.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing supervision techniques.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for office staff under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for staff to share ideas and concerns
- Manage staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff office
- Managed 7-12 employees
- Assisted with recruitment efforts including interviewing prospective nurse candidates and office staff, providing feedback on selection decisions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Ensure timecards are approved per policy
- Manage various general office duties, such as answering multiple phone lines, completing insurance/disability forms, maintain and order all office supplies
- Maintain medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements
- Work all nursing aspects of office, check in of patients, phone nurse/triage patient phone calls, working with physician, calling back test results
LPN Staff Nurse
Mercy St. Charles
04.1992 - 10.2000
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse - Nursing Home
Windsor Lane Health Care
09.1989 - 04.1992
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in medical record.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Education
Nursing
Bowling Green School of Practical Nursing
Bowling Green, OH09-1989
High School Diploma -
Gibsonburg High School
Gibsonburg, OH05-1987
Skills
- Nursing management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Patient confidentiality
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff leadership
- Responsible and dependable
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
ProMedica Physicians Cardiology
10.2000 - Current
LPN Staff Nurse
Mercy St. Charles
04.1992 - 10.2000
LPN Charge Nurse - Nursing Home
Windsor Lane Health Care
09.1989 - 04.1992
Nursing
Bowling Green School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Gibsonburg High School
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