Norma Fuller
Prescott Valley,AZ
Summary
Accomplished LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Morgan Hill Healthcare, Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes through effective care planning and modifications. Skilled in geriatric and end-of-life care, demonstrating a responsible and dependable approach to nursing documentation and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Morgan Hill Healthcare
11.2018 - 05.2024
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, glucometers, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- 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.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Point Click Care EMAR
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- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN Charge Nurse
Gilroy Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
06.2012 - 11.2017
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Education
Nursing
Western Career College
San Jose, CA 09.2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Patient support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Responsible and Dependable
- Specimen Collection
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Medication Administration
- Conditions Reporting
- Procedure Explanation
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Morgan Hill Healthcare
11.2018 - 05.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Gilroy Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
06.2012 - 11.2017
Nursing
Western Career College
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