Nursing professional with 4-year background as Charge Nurse. Motivated professional with expertise in setting expectations and driving accountability within nursing staff. Administers medication, maintains health records, and assists in all patient care plans. Works with families and leadership to understand daily care and medication needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lvn
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
07.2023 - Current
Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LVN
Premiere staffing of Texas
10.2021 - Current
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
LVN Charge Nurse
Grace healthcare
12.2020 - 07.2022
Evaluated patient response to nursing interventions and altered care plans through ongoing assessments
Assisted in scheduling shifts by contacting staff members to fill vacancies
Charted pertinent facts and information in detail
Directed resident care and helped patients with personal grooming
Recorded observations concerning patient conditions and outcomes
Transferred and repositioned patients using proper techniques and equipment
Supervised nursing department in daily delivery of resident care
Followed all HIPAA regulations and maintained the security of patient information
Performed procedures such as blood drawing, tube insertions, wound dressing, and laboratory work
Monitored and scheduled job assignments
Observed and assessed resident conditions, reporting changes to on-call doctor
Completed quality care audits, ensuring equipment and supplies were maintained and clean
Admitted, transferred, and discharged patients according to policy.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.