Per'Shawda Crawford
Canal Winchester
Summary
Experienced license practical nurse with a solid background that includes an assistant director of nursing, staff supervision, training new hires, and direct patient care. Ensuring HIPAA compliance, ensuring policy and procedures are followed, contributing to improved patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Orchard View Rehabilitation Center
06.2019 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, facilitating timely interventions for patient care.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educating patients and families on health management strategies, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisting certified nursing assistants with resident's personal ADL care and hygiene.
- Post surgical care experience, Gastric/peg tube care, trachea care, catheter care, colostomy care, ileostomy care, nephrostomy drains etc.
- Leadership, supervising, census reporting.
- Documentation
- Completing transfers, admissions, and discharges.
- Electronic medical record experienced
Unit Manager and Assistant Director of Nursing
Magnolia Manor Nursing Home
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance care quality and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness and morale.
- Overseeing Infection control: Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving strategic initiatives for resource allocation and staffing needs.
- Led quality assurance audits, implementing corrective actions to meet regulatory compliance benchmarks effectively.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw LPNs, nursing aides, unit secretaries and support staff.
- Performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Assisted the director of nursing in daily planning, completing tasks.
- Attended daily clinical meetings.
- Training new hires: LPNs charge nurses and unit managers.
- Assisting in disciplinary procedure for staff correction.
- Assisting with the preparation for the yearly state survey.
- Reviewing charting compliance of all nursing staff.
- Communicating with MD and NP for new order updates.
- Scheduling appointments and transportation for residents.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
River Towne Center
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised nursing staff ensuring compliance with care standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implemented patient care plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored staff performance and provided constructive feedback for professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LPNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new admissions to determine appropriate level of care and treatment needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Home Health Aide
ComFor Care Senior Services
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and dignity.
- Monitored patient health status, documenting changes and communicating with healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance overall well-being of clients.
- Completing activities such as cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, toileting/incontinence care, total bed bound patients, assisting in ambulation and assistive devices.
- Transporting patients to and from appointments.
Education
Pre-Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, ALPre-Nursing
Georgia Military College
Columbus, GALicense Practical Nurse - Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, OH01-2018
Skills
- Trachea care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Health education
- Emergency response
- Care planning
Certification
License Practical Nurse: LPN097573
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Unit Manager and Assistant Director of Nursing
Magnolia Manor Nursing Home
05.2025 - 09.2025
LPN Nursing Supervisor
River Towne Center
04.2023 - 12.2024
License Practical Nurse
Orchard View Rehabilitation Center
06.2019 - 01.2026
Home Health Aide
ComFor Care Senior Services
10.2015 - 01.2019
Pre-Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Pre-Nursing
Georgia Military College
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing