Quiana Bordeaux
Tennille,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience in providing patient-focused care and building strong relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and patients. Known for maintaining accurate records and prioritizing patient comfort. Highly skilled in assessing patient needs and promptly addressing medical and personal concerns in response to alarms and requests.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Pleasant Ridge Manor
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brothers Of Mercy
05.2023 - 08.2023
- 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.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC
Bostick Nursing Center
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Charge Nurse
- Supervision of unlicensed staff.
- Medication Administration
- Assisting residents with ADLs
- Communication with Dr and NP
- Medication orders.
- 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 - LTC (Per-Diem)
Assist Healthcare Staffing
12.2018 - 04.2023
- Medication Administration
- Direct care
- Supervision of unlicensed staff
- Pt and caregiver education
- Communication with MD/NP transcribing orders.
- 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 - LTC
Brown Health and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Charge Nurse
- Supervision of unlicensed staff.
- Medication Administration
- Assisting residents with ADLs
- Communication with Dr and NP
- Medication orders.
- 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.
Behavioral Health LPN
Georgia Regional Central State Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Charge Nurse
- Supervision of unlicensed staff.
- Medication Administration
- Assisting residents with ADLs
- Communication with Dr and NP
- Medication orders.
- Promoted a supportive environment conducive to healing by maintaining orderliness within the unit.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different levels of care for patients with complex needs by effectively coordinating discharge planning activities.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills to identify potential issues or concerns related to patient care or wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the treatment process.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying appropriate healthcare providers.
- Contributed to the overall improvement of the facility''s quality of care by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and performance improvement projects.
- Provided education to patients and families on mental health topics, promoting understanding and self-management skills.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Med/Surg
Augusta University
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Medication administration Lab work up
- Monitoring vital signs
- Discharge instructions
- Diagnostic testing
- COVID monitoring.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Med/Surg
Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Charge Nurse
- Supervision of unlicensed staff.
- Medication Administration
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - LTC
Chaplinwood Health & Rehabilitation
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Med pass
- Supervision of direct care and unlicensed staff
- Pt
- Caregiver education
- Care planning
- Assist pts
- With ADLs.
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC
Gibson Health
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Assist with ADS
- Med pass
- Admissions
- Supervise CNA
- 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.
Nurse Manager
The Place at Deans Bridge Rd.
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Managed nurses and nursing activities in 70-bed nursing facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC
Gibson Health
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Assist with ADS
- Med pass
- Admissions
- Supervise CNA
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC
Hill Haven Transitional Care Center
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Charge Nurse
- Supervision of unlicensed staff.
- Medication Administration
- Assisting residents with ADLs
- Communication with Dr and NP
- Medication orders.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
SUNY Brockport
05.2010
Skills
- Supervisory
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving (10 years)
- LPN
- Hospital Experience (3 years)
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Home Health
- Staff Nurse
- Nursing
- Alzheimer's Care (10 years)
- Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- EMR Systems
- Hospice Care
- Meal Preparation
- Memory Care
- Vital Signs
- Home Care
- Tube Feeding
- Patient Care
- Infection Control Training
- Transcription
- EPIC
- Long-term
- Memory care
- Acute care
- Pediatrics
- Substance abuse
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
Licensescertificates
- LPN
- BLS
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Pleasant Ridge Manor
10.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Brothers Of Mercy
05.2023 - 08.2023
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC
Bostick Nursing Center
03.2023 - 08.2023
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC
Brown Health and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 09.2022
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Med/Surg
Augusta University
09.2021 - 10.2021
Behavioral Health LPN
Georgia Regional Central State Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Med/Surg
Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic
07.2020 - 10.2020
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC (Per-Diem)
Assist Healthcare Staffing
12.2018 - 04.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - LTC
Chaplinwood Health & Rehabilitation
07.2018 - 08.2019
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC
Gibson Health
05.2017 - 12.2018
Nurse Manager
The Place at Deans Bridge Rd.
01.2017 - 05.2017
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC
Gibson Health
08.2014 - 12.2016
LPN Charge Nurse - LTC
Hill Haven Transitional Care Center
12.2012 - 12.2014
Certificate - Nursing
SUNY Brockport
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