PEARLIE FINCH
Mobile,AL
Summary
Accomplished LPN with expertise in geriatric and end-of-life care, honed at Seabreeze Healthcare. Demonstrated proficiency in vital signs monitoring and nursing documentation, fostering patient independence and enhancing care quality. Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams, achieving a 20% improvement in patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate communication.
Experienced with patient care management and team leadership in nursing setting. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
MDS COORDINATOR
Azalea Gardens
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse/MDS Coordinator
Seabreeze Healthcare
03.2015 - 03.2020
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
LPN MDS COORDINATOR
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
01.1995 - 09.2015
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Gordon Oaks Nursing And Rehab
03.1997 - 02.1998
- 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.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
LPN Charge Nurse
Montrose Bay Health & Rehabilitation
09.1986 - 02.1997
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Crown Health Care
03.1996 - 01.1997
- 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.
Education
NURSING - NURSING LPN
REID STATE TECH COLLEDGE
Atmore, AL12-1984
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
Timeline
MDS COORDINATOR
Azalea Gardens
01.2020 - 04.2023
LPN Charge Nurse/MDS Coordinator
Seabreeze Healthcare
03.2015 - 03.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Gordon Oaks Nursing And Rehab
03.1997 - 02.1998
LPN Charge Nurse
Crown Health Care
03.1996 - 01.1997
LPN MDS COORDINATOR
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
01.1995 - 09.2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Montrose Bay Health & Rehabilitation
09.1986 - 02.1997
NURSING - NURSING LPN
REID STATE TECH COLLEDGE
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