RAVEN ANDERSON
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to learn new skills in any and every position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee seeking nurse[LPN] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Experienced LPN with over 11 years of experience in nursing field . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
American Senior Communities
Lafayette, IN
09.2017 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documentation of daily living, as well as incidents of day
- Medication administration. Reordering and ordering of medication
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Assistant Director of Nursing
American Senior Communities
Lafayette, IN
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in Covid management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Evaluated work performance of the entire nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Motivated and supervised several nursing staff including LPN, RN, QMA. CNA, HHA, and PCA and in delivering quality patient care.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
LPN Charge Nurse
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
Edwardsville, IL
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
LPN
Alton Rehab And Nursing
Alton, IL
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Beverly Farm Foundation
Godfrey, IL
02.2013 - 09.2016
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to my direct supervisor
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, documentation, tests taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN Unit Manager
Highland Healthcare & Rehab Center
Highland, IL
11.2010 - 01.2013
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL08.2011
High School Diploma -
Mulberry Grove Highschool
Mulberry Grove, IL05.2010
Skills
- Team Building
- Needs Assessment
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Supervision
- Performance Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Vital Signs Recording
- Physical Stamina
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Patient Observation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Medication Administration
- Equipment Inspection
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Wound Dressing
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Charting
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Equipment Assembly
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- Feedback Acceptance
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Inventory Assessment
- Quality Assessments
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Activity Scheduling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- First Aid and CPR
- Time Management
- Management Team Support
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Responsible and Dependable
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Infection Control
- Strategy Development
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
American Senior Communities
08.2018 - 03.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
American Senior Communities
09.2017 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Cedarhurst Assisted Living And Memory Care
03.2017 - 09.2017
LPN
Alton Rehab And Nursing
09.2016 - 03.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Beverly Farm Foundation
02.2013 - 09.2016
LPN Unit Manager
Highland Healthcare & Rehab Center
11.2010 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Kaskaskia College
High School Diploma -
Mulberry Grove Highschool