Rhonda Bell
Gordonsville,TN
Summary
Compassionate 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, leadership, and organizational abilities enable excellence in coordinating with healthcare teams and ensuring patient satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Harmony at Mt. Juliet
Mt. Juliet, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
LPN
LHC Group (SunCrest)
Smithville, TN
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided nursing care and education to home health patients in accordance with the physician's orders.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising RN or physician.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes following agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, dieticians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
CNA
CNA
, TN
05.2006 - 08.2020
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Education
Practical Nursing
TCAT of Hartsville
Hartsville, TN08.2022
High School Diploma -
Smith County High School
Carthage, TN12.2003
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Vital Signs Recording
- Assessments
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
- Medication Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Counting Narcotics
- Documenting Incidents
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Behavioral assessment
- Conditions Reporting
- Educating Families
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Strong Communication Skills
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2 years experience
- CPR/BLS certifed
- IV Certified
Timeline
LPN
Harmony at Mt. Juliet
01.2023 - Current
LPN
LHC Group (SunCrest)
09.2022 - 02.2023
CNA
CNA
05.2006 - 08.2020
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2 years experience
- CPR/BLS certifed
- IV Certified
Practical Nursing
TCAT of Hartsville
High School Diploma -
Smith County High School
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