Regenda Jordan
Fort Payne,AL
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne, specializing in wound care management and quality improvement initiatives. Proven ability in wound assessment and patient care, coupled with strong communication skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and meticulous documentation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Wound Nurse
Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in wound care management under supervision, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Supported patient assessments by documenting wound conditions and treatment responses accurately.
- Learned to utilize electronic health records for tracking patient progress and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain a sterile environment during wound dressing changes.
- Engaged in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and share insights on wound management.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring and assessing wound healing progress.
- Evaluated and updated patient treatment plans as needed based on response to interventions, ensuring timely adjustments for optimal healing.
- Initiated quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction related to their wound care experience.
LPN Charge Nurse
Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored new staff on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Evaluated patient conditions, documenting changes and implementing necessary interventions.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers regarding care options.
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
LPN Charge Nurse
Highlands Health & Rehab
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety measures.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- 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.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- 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.
CNA
Highlands Health & Rehab
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety measures.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction and well-being.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL08.2020
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Ethical practice
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Wound dressing
- Compression therapy
- Nutritional support
- Collaborative care
- Clinical judgment
- Physical assessment
- Risk identification
- Healthcare management
- Quality improvement
- Self-management
- EMR updating
- Infection treatment
- Diabetic foot care
- Post-surgery treatment
- Resident assessment
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Organizational skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Activities of daily living adls
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient charting
- Patient observation
- Physical assessments
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- Infection control
Timeline
LPN Wound Nurse
Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne
05.2021 - 01.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Highlands Health & Rehab
09.2020 - 07.2021
CNA
Highlands Health & Rehab
11.2017 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Alabama Community College