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Paul Rhode

Paul Rhode

Bethlehem,PA

Summary

Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills in patient care management, wound dressing, and medication administration enhance ability to deliver exceptional care. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational abilities enable excellence in coordinating with healthcare teams and ensuring patient satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Lehigh County Cedarbrook
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
07.1999 - 08.2025
  • Supervised nursing staff and ensured compliance with care protocols.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams regularly.
  • Managed daily operations of nursing unit to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Conducted staff training sessions on best practices and safety standards.
  • Evaluated patient conditions and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.
  • Provided emotional support and education to patients and families consistently.
  • Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
  • Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
  • Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
  • Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
  • Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
  • Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
  • Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lehigh County Community College
Schnecksville, PA
12-1998

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Care plan coordination
  • Infection control practices
  • Staff supervision
  • Quality improvement
  • Patient education
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Policy compliance
  • Geriatric care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient observation
  • Patient support
  • Patient charting
  • Reliability
  • Wound dressing
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Family education
  • Medical terminology
  • Charting accuracy
  • Inventory assessment
  • Update electronic charts
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Diabetes management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Lehigh County Cedarbrook
07.1999 - 08.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lehigh County Community College

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