Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
LHC Group
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Charge Nurse
WVU Medicine-Camden Clark
08.2015 - Current
Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinate nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conduct daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentor and supervise junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Optimize patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Promote a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient.
Coordinate discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Oversee administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
Advocate for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Assist staff with daily patient care, such as am hygiene, medication administration, starting new iv, admissions, and discharges.
Team Leader II RN
Camden Clark Medical Center
01.2003 - 06.2012
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
WVU- Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV
12.2002
Wirt County High School
Elizabeth, WV
05.1998
Skills
Medication administration
Care coordination
Physician collaboration
Patient monitoring
Patient assessments
Post-surgical care
Chronic disease management
Intravenous therapy
Training staff
Unit oversight
Teamwork and collaboration
Medication and IV administration
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Compassionate and caring
Basic life support
Excellent communication
Reliability
Critical thinking
Direct patient care
Organizational skills
Certification
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
Shared Governance Comittee: Recruitment and Retention