Michelle Deschenes
Hudson,NH
Summary
Accomplished LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at D'Youville Life and Wellness Community, demonstrating exceptional skills in patient care, patient assessment and interpersonal communication. Expert in geriatric care, disease management and medication administration, Has significantly enhanced patient care quality. Mentored new nurses, fostering professional growth and promoting a high standard of nursing documentation and patient/family support. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
D'Youville Life and Wellness Community
02.2014 - Current
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- 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 PointClickCare.
- Served as mentor to new nurses, fostering positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Administered medications, injections, and IV fluids/medications to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Northwood Rehabilitation and Nursing
10.1998 - 02.2014
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, IV/PICC line for fluids/ medications, 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.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Served as mentor to new nurses, fostering positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
Education
LPN Program Certificate - LPN Program
Greater Lowell Technical High School
Tyngsboro, MA07.1998
High School Diploma -
Lowell Catholic High School
Lowell, MA05.1990
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric/ Dementia Knowledge and Care
- End of life care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Medications
- Infection Control
- Responsible and Dependable
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
D'Youville Life and Wellness Community
02.2014 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Northwood Rehabilitation and Nursing
10.1998 - 02.2014
LPN Program Certificate - LPN Program
Greater Lowell Technical High School
High School Diploma -
Lowell Catholic High School
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