Michele White
New Milford,CT
Summary
Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor with 25 years of experience acting as nursing leader, operational problem-solver and conflict manager. Well-versed in working with diverse patient conditions. Expertise in medication administration, accurate charting and diagnosis for both acute and chronic concerns. Coordinates employee schedules and workflow to promote high-quality patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn Assistant Manager
Ability Beyond
04.2006 - Current
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- training and education of staff according to state guidelines
Lpn
Advanced Dermcare
09.2004 - 03.2006
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures..
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Lpn
Ability Beyond
06.1998 - 03.2004
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Lpn
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Danbury, CT05.1998
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School
Rutherford, NJ06.1978
Skills
- Program Improvements
- team collaborative focus with residents
- education, teaching infection control
- Safety Measures
- Order Transcription
- Direct Supervision
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- New Employee Orientation
- Wound Care
- Individualized Care Plans
- Passing Medications
- Policy Enforcement
Timeline
Lpn Assistant Manager
Ability Beyond
04.2006 - Current
Lpn
Advanced Dermcare
09.2004 - 03.2006
Lpn
Ability Beyond
06.1998 - 03.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse - Lpn
Henry Abbott Technical High School
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School
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