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Misty Leap

Andover,OH

Summary

Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Eagle Pointe Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated critical thinking and strong leadership skills while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with health protocols. Committed to delivering quality geriatric care and promoting patient independence through education and support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Eagle Pointe Skilled Nursing And Rehab Center
08.2015 - Current
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, 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.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

LPN Charge Nurse

Andover Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
10.2008 - 05.2015

Administered medications, wound care, documentation, supervised STNA’s, maintained positive communication with patient and family


  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Education

Certification - Medical Coding And Billing

US Career Institute
Fort Collins, CO
05.2024

License - Practical Nursing

Knoedler School of Practical Nursinf
Jefferson, OH
07.2008

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Policy compliance
  • Health promotion
  • Clinical judgment
  • Mental health care
  • Disease prevention
  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient charting
  • Wound care
  • Patient education
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Specimen collection
  • CPR/AED
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Infection control
  • Nursing staff supervision
  • Physical assessments
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound dressing and suturing
  • Patient observation

Additional Information

Experiences LPN that recently completed the Medical Coding and Billing program seeking a full or part time remote position utilizing my skills.

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Eagle Pointe Skilled Nursing And Rehab Center
08.2015 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Andover Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
10.2008 - 05.2015

Certification - Medical Coding And Billing

US Career Institute

License - Practical Nursing

Knoedler School of Practical Nursinf