Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 14-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Bilingual- Spanish and English. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Jamestown Nursing & Rehab
11.2020 - Current
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
LPN Charge Nurse
Edgewood Health Care Center
06.2020 - 11.2020
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Shepherd Of The Valley Healthcare Community
02.2019 - 06.2020
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
LPN Quality Assurance Nurse
Walnut Grove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2013 - 11.2018
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
La Colina Healthcare
02.2009 - 10.2012
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Crowder College
Neosho, MO
05.2025
Certificate For License of Practical Nursing - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
02.2009
Skills
Electronic Health Records
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Policy Compliance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Jamestown Nursing & Rehab
11.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Edgewood Health Care Center
06.2020 - 11.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Shepherd Of The Valley Healthcare Community
02.2019 - 06.2020
LPN Quality Assurance Nurse
Walnut Grove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2013 - 11.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
La Colina Healthcare
02.2009 - 10.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Crowder College
Certificate For License of Practical Nursing - Nursing