Micheal Sudue
Yardley,PA
Summary
Experienced LPN and charge nurse with strong skills in psychiatric assessments, medication administration, and patient safety. Known for calm leadership, accurate electronic charting, and clear communication in fast-paced care settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
Trenton, New Jersey
03.2019 - Current
- Administered medications per psychiatric hospital policies and nursing instructions.
- Observed patient behavior and recorded mental status changes during shifts.
- Collaborated with registered nurses to implement treatment plans and provide daily patient care.
- Measured patients' vital signs accurately during shifts. Reported concerns to psychiatric care team.
- Supported patient admissions, transfers, and discharge preparation at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital.
- Communicated patient needs with doctors, nurses, and mental health staff.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
- De-escalated agitated patients to maintain a therapeutic environment for optimal recovery.
- Maintained accurate medical records and medication charts in the hospital system.
- Monitored patient behavior and documented mental status changes during shifts.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Provided education on disease prevention and management tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored patient respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Responded to emergency situations promptly to ensure patient safety. promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in the patient’s condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
LPN Charge Nurse
Preferred Care Nursing Rehab
Ewing, NJ
03.2019 - 02.2026
- Ensured quality resident care and support in a rehabilitation setting on a nursing rehab unit
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans with nursing and therapy teams to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Documented assessments in resident medical records
- Delegated daily tasks to nursing assistants
- Coordinated shift staffing to maintain adequate coverage and prioritized unit workflow
- Responded promptly to emergency situations.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in the condition of patients and the signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised nursing staff activities, providing guidance to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Supported physicians during special medical procedures and nurses with special procedures.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient care delivery and improve response times.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Readied patients for medical examinations and treatments for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Readied patients for medical examinations and treatments for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN06-2018
Diploma - LPN
Minnesota State College
South East, Red Wing05-2005
High School Diploma -
William V S Tubman
Monrovia, Liberia12-1982
Skills
- Medication delivery
- Psychiatric assessments
- Direct patient care
- Medication review
- Psychotropic medications
- Nursing care plans
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Safety procedures
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA protocols
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
03.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Preferred Care Nursing Rehab
03.2019 - 02.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Diploma - LPN
Minnesota State College
High School Diploma -
William V S Tubman