Nicole Mckee
Norwich,NY
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Skilled in wound care and maintaining HIPAA compliance, fostering trust with patients and families during critical healthcare moments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN Charge Nurse
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
LPN Office Nurse
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- 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.
LPN, Private Duty
Medicaid Providers
2013 - 2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Valley Veiw
2008 - 2015
Lpn
Chenango County Hospice
1995 - 1996
LPN
Community Hospital Hamilton
1994 - 1995
Education
Lpn - Nursing
Dcmo Boces
Norwich, NY06.1994
Sherburne-earlville High School
Sherburne, NY06.1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- ADL assistance
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- Tracking symptoms
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Counting narcotics
- Samples collection
- Tuberculosis testing
- State licensed practical nurse
- Charting and recording
Timeline
Lpn
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
05.2015 - 10.2019
LPN, Private Duty
Medicaid Providers
2013 - 2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Valley Veiw
2008 - 2015
Lpn
Chenango County Hospice
1995 - 1996
LPN
Community Hospital Hamilton
1994 - 1995
Lpn - Nursing
Dcmo Boces
Sherburne-earlville High School
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