Phillip Margerum
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with over four years of experience in long-term care, agency settings, and senior living. Skilled in medication administration, wound care, and patient assessments, with a strong focus on infection control and quality nursing care. Trusted to monitor changes, document clearly in electronic health records, and support care teams with dependable clinical judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stat staffing
Wexford, Pennsylvania
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during staffing assignments.
- Recorded vital signs and documented care notes in electronic health records to ensure accurate patient information.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, promoting patient safety.
- Delivered quality nursing care while consistently following facility policies and procedures to support patient well-being.
LPN
Woodhaven Nursing Center
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered patient care in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards, ensuring quality and safety.
- Administered medications and therapies in long-term care nursing center.
- Monitored resident vital signs and communicated condition changes to the nursing team to ensure timely interventions.
- Delivered wound care and followed physician instructions at Woodhaven Nursing Center.
- Reported resident concerns to care team and families, facilitating effective care management.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges for skilled nursing residents.
LPN
Reliant staffing agency
Murrysville, Pennsylvania
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans to align with evolving needs.
- Administered medications to patients following prescribed protocols. and watched treatment responses closely.
- Delivered prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques.
- Delivered bedside nursing support across multiple agency client sites, ensuring patient comfort and care.
- Adapted quickly to agency policies, unit routines, and client expectations.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Artis Senior Living
Bethal Park, Pa
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated support for nursing staff across Artis Senior Living memory care neighborhoods to enhance resident care.
- Assisted the director in developing staffing schedules and managing daily nursing operations to optimize team functionality.
- Evaluated clinical staff competency to support quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed resident assessments and revised individualized care plans.
- Trained staff on infection control, safety practices, and resident support.
- Checked compliance with senior living regulations and nursing standards.
- Delivered care updates to families, physicians, and community leaders to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
- Processed incident reports and follow-up documentation for resident concerns.
Education
LPN - Nursing
91WM6 US Army LPN Program
Washington, DC05-2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient evaluation
- Wound care management
- Patient evaluation
- Patient evaluation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stat staffing
03.2025 - Current
LPN
Woodhaven Nursing Center
05.2024 - 03.2025
LPN
Reliant staffing agency
02.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Artis Senior Living
01.2021 - 02.2022
LPN - Nursing
91WM6 US Army LPN Program