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Rachel Hendrickson

Fremont,IN

Summary

Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation, skilled in wound care and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective team collaboration. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Astral
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with patient assessments and developed care plans under supervision.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
  • Administered medications and maintained accurate records of dosages and timing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families about health management and medication instructions.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.

LPN Charge Nurse

Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2013 - 03.2025
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in compliance with health regulations.
  • Responded promptly to patient needs, ensuring comfort and support during procedures.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of nursing practices and protocols.
  • 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.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.

LPN

Parkview LaGrange Hospital
01.1996 - 02.2002
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring compliance with care protocols.
  • Monitored patient vitals, documenting changes and promptly reporting to healthcare teams.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of conditions and treatments.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Fort Wayne Community School of Practical Nursing
Fort Wayne, IN
02-1980

High School Diploma -

Eastside High
Butler, IN
05-1967

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Policy compliance
  • Home health care
  • Health promotion
  • Ethical practice
  • Mental health care
  • Quality improvement
  • Disease prevention
  • Care plan development
  • Pediatric care
  • Obstetric care
  • Critical thinking
  • Medication administration
  • Patient charting
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous medications
  • Patient education
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • CPR/AED
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Infection control
  • Physical assessments
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Activities of daily living adls
  • Patient support
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Call answering and assistance
  • Patient observation
  • Nursing intervention evaluations
  • Medical paperwork processing
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Post operative care
  • Quality assessments
  • Conditions reporting
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Analytical thinking
  • Dietary requirements and restrictions
  • Recordkeeping and maintenance
  • Needs assessment

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Astral
03.2025 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2013 - 03.2025

LPN

Parkview LaGrange Hospital
01.1996 - 02.2002

No Degree - Nursing

Fort Wayne Community School of Practical Nursing

High School Diploma -

Eastside High

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