Melvenic Mulbah
Good Samaritan Society
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Good Samaritan Society, enhancing patient outcomes through effective wound care and critical thinking. Successfully streamlined medication administration, reducing errors and elevating patient satisfaction. Recognized for strong leadership and mentorship, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers nursing staff to excel in delivering quality care.
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
- Supervised resident care delivery and assigned nursing tasks across shift operations.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring resident responses for changes in condition.
- Coordinated care plans with nurses, therapists, and providers to support individualized resident outcomes.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and resident status updates in electronic health records accurately.
- Prioritized urgent needs and delegated duties to maintain safe, efficient unit workflow.
- Observed infection control practices and reinforced compliance with facility safety procedures.
- Communicated resident concerns to interdisciplinary team to support timely interventions and continuity of care.
- Assisted onboarding of nursing staff by demonstrating routines, documentation standards, and resident care expectations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to Number to Number patients per day in Number-bed unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
LPN
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Nursing documentation
Geriatric care
End-of-life care
Emergency care
Home health care
Surgical care
Clinical judgment
Mental health care
Medication administration
Patient charting
Critical thinking
Wound care
Patient education
Intravenous medications
Dementia knowledge and care
Specimen collection
CPR/AED
Responsible and dependable
Infection control
Nursing staff supervision
Attention to detail
HIPAA compliance
Activities of daily living adls
Patient support
Strong clinical judgment
Wound dressing and suturing
Certified in CPR/AED
Adaptable and flexible
Call answering and assistance
Patient observation
Nursing intervention evaluations
Staff supervision
Medical paperwork processing
Procedure explanation
Patient positioning and transporting
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Post operative care
Quality assessments
Conditions reporting
Conflict resolution
Coaching and mentoring
Analytical thinking
Medical examination
In-home care
Equipment assembly
Dietary requirements and restrictions
Needs assessment
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Cleaning and sanitizing
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Patient care
Basic life support
Reliability
Excellent communication
CPR certification
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Active listening
Effective communication
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
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