Rachel Bartel
Newport,WA
Summary
Compassionate, seasoned LPN Charge Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills in patient care management, wound dressing, and medication administration enhance ability to deliver exceptional care. Strong communication, bedside care, and organizational abilities that enable excellence in coordinating with healthcare teams and ensuring patient satisfaction. LPN Charge Nurse with considerable experience in providing primary patient care Known for a strong proficiency in patient assessment, and ability to develop effective care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes. Patient-oriented nursing professionalism with many years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient completed tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Amergis practicing in Corrections
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2025 - Current
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
Newport, KY
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to facility policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
LPN Charge Nurse
Professional Registry of Nursing ( PRN)
Erlanger, KY
05.2017 - 01.2024
- Traveled the local Tri-state area staffing many facilities in need of Lpn's.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new hires or existing staff members on proper clinical procedures or techniques.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on facility policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
LPN Charge Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions Llc
Evansville, IN
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
LPN Charge Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare
Omaha, NE
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College
Edgewood05-2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Charting accuracy
- Emergency response
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Record keeping
- Shift management
- Clinical supervision
- Effective communication
- Risk assessment
- Emotional support
- Clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Disease prevention
- Mental health care
- Care plan development
- Nursing documentation
- First aid and CPR
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Immunization administration
- Recordkeeping and maintenance
- Interpersonal skills
- Conditions reporting
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- ICD-10
- Information compiling and auditing
- Adaptable and flexible
- Strong clinical judgment
- Examination and test preparation
- Specimen collection
- Intravenous medications
- Diabetes management
- Multitasking
- Written communication
- Care planning and modifications
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Nursing staff supervision
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Observe patients
- Decision-making
- Work planning and coordination
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient support
- Patient care
Affiliations
- I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, fishing, exploring
- I enjoy traveling
- I Love reading books in my spare time.
- I am always thriving to learn new things
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Amergis practicing in Corrections
01.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Clipboard Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Medical Staffing Solutions Llc
12.2022 - 05.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare
10.2019 - 06.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Professional Registry of Nursing ( PRN)
05.2017 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College
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