Rebecca Hays
Chillicothe,MO
Summary
Passionate LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Stonebridge Nursing Home, excelling in critical thinking and geriatric care. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, significantly enhancing patient safety and care standards. Mentored new nurses, fostering professional growth and ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction through expert medication administration and compassionate end-of-life support. Also apart of the safety management council.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Stonebridge Nursing Home
08.2022 - 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.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, 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.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- 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.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- 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 floor coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - PN Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO07.2022
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Nursing Documentation
Geriatric Care
End of life care
Infection Control
Clinical judgment
Quality Improvement
Disease Prevention
Medication Administration
Critical Thinking
Wound Care
Intravenous Medications
Certification
BLS certified.
Clinical Supervisor for the NA training program.
Refrences
Jessica Williams Vel Westbrooke
RN/BSN DON Stonebridge Clinical Instructor NCMC
660-646-8762 660-216-6022
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Stonebridge Nursing Home
08.2022 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - PN Nursing
North Central Missouri College
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