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On-SiteLocation: Lakeland, FL, US
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Peggie McQueen
LPN
Lakeland,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in medication administration, patient assessments, and wound care. Committed to delivering compassionate care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Highland Nursing and Rehab
Lakeland, FL
06.2021 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team for timely interventions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and promoting dignity in care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
LPN Team Lead
Lakeland Nursing and Rehab
Lakeland, FL
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervised daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Trained new LPNs on protocols, procedures, and best practices for efficient patient management.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient care practices to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff, physicians, and families to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and infection control procedures to protect patients and staff well-being.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatment plans, adjusting approaches as necessary to improve health outcomes.
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time for patients with chronic wounds.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- 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, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN Team Lead
Villapimes
Adams, WI
07.2002 - 03.2004
- Assisted in developing training materials to support ongoing education for nursing team members.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within the department without compromising the quality of nursing services provided.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular meetings and providing clear instructions for each shift.
LPN Team Lead
Devine Savior Nursing and Rekab
Portage, WI
06.1991 - 07.1999
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and address areas of concern.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, ensuring the department consistently met or exceeded expectations.
- Participated actively in hospital-wide committees focused on enhancing safety measures, sharing insights from an LPN Team Lead perspective.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
LPN Team Lead
Oakland Manor Nursing and Rehab
Milwaukee, WI
05.1985 - 08.1990
- Supported the onboarding process for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into the team while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Assisted management in developing policies and procedures that improved the quality of care provided to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing stringent protocols for medication administration and documentation.
- Assessed the effectiveness of infection control measures routinely, making recommendations for improvements when needed.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Practice
MATC
Milwaukee, WI06-1985
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Milwaukee, WI06-1975
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- ADL assistance
- Patient intake
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Writing reports
- Maintaining nutrition
- Case management
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Counting narcotics
- Tuberculosis testing
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Licensed practical nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Samples collection
- HIPAA protocols
- Educating families
- Charting and recording
- Psychotropic medications
- Documenting incidents
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient charting
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
- Adaptable and flexible
- Intravenous medications
- Specimen collection
- Patient support
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Certification
- Certified in IV therapy
Timeline
LPN
Highland Nursing and Rehab
06.2021 - 01.2026
LPN Team Lead
Lakeland Nursing and Rehab
06.2017 - 05.2019
LPN Team Lead
Villapimes
07.2002 - 03.2004
LPN Team Lead
Devine Savior Nursing and Rekab
06.1991 - 07.1999
LPN Team Lead
Oakland Manor Nursing and Rehab
05.1985 - 08.1990
No Degree - Nursing Practice
MATC
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School