Mia Gnagey

Licensed Practical Nurse

Barnegat Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

04.2013 - Current

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.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Supervised staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Education

Bachelors of Science

High School Diploma -

Skills

LEADERSHIP

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bachelors of Science

High School Diploma -

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