Patricia Dystant
Lathrup Village
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with expertise in geriatric care and end-of-life support. Proven ability in vital signs monitoring and nursing documentation, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Lasher Hills Care Center
Southfield, MI
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care plans and compliance with facility policies.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and best practices.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented changes in condition for timely interventions.
- Coordinated communication between interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and use of medical equipment.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mission Point Of Holly
Holly, MI
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Developed schedules for nursing shifts to optimize coverage and meet patient needs effectively.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Neighborhoods of White Lake
White Lake, MI
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Evaluated nursing workflows to identify areas for process improvement and enhanced efficiency.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- 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.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Oakland Community College
Southfield, MISkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Lasher Hills Care Center
11.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Mission Point Of Holly
04.2017 - 04.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Neighborhoods of White Lake
04.2016 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Oakland Community College