Michelle Watts
Amherst,NY
Summary
Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor with 3 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.5 Well-qualified LPN with good leadership, planning and administrative skills. Highly organized and proactive with a solid grasp of nursing standards and the needs of all facets of patients. Licensed in NY.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Resident Care Supervisor
Elderwood Assisted Living
Williamsville, NY
11.2020 - Current
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Director of Nursing.
LPN Charge Nurse
ATC Staffing
Williamsville, NY
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Point Click Care.
LPN Triage
Eastern Niagara Hospital Immediate Care
Lockport, NY
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo, NY04.2007
Skills
- Nursing Standards
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Intramuscular Injections
- Work Assignments
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Transcribing Orders
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
Certification
- LPN License -15 years
Timeline
LPN Resident Care Supervisor
Elderwood Assisted Living
11.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
ATC Staffing
05.2019 - 11.2020
LPN Triage
Eastern Niagara Hospital Immediate Care
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Erie 1 BOCES
- LPN License -15 years
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