Hi, I’m
Robin Mills
Independence,MO
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Truman Medical Center Lakewood, excelling in care plan development and patient education. Recognized for enhancing patient independence and delivering quality care through effective communication and clinical judgment. Committed to infection control and fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
LPN Charge Nurse
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using point click care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 20 to 50 patients per day in 188-bed unit.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
The Groves Nursing Home
LPN Charge Nurse
04.2013 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Point Click Care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 40 to 60 patients per day in 200-bed unit.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Firstat Nursing
LPN Field Nurse
04.2004 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to help patients receive prescribed medications and services.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Supervised and monitored LPNs and CNAs daily to provide essential training.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Lex La-Ray Technical Center Lexington, MO
Practical Nursing from Nursing
08.1994
Skills
- Care plan development
- Emergency care
- End-of-life care
- Mental health care
- Disease prevention
- Pediatric care
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Policy compliance
- Quality improvement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home health care
- Clinical judgment
- Medical examination
- Performance monitoring
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient support
- Update electronic charts
- Problem-solving abilities
- Medical terminology
- Care plans
- Work planning and coordination
- Medical equipment operation
- Team collaboration
- Activities of daily living adls
- Care planning and modifications
- Inventory assessment
- Nutritional counseling
- Physical assessments
- Teamwork
- Hospice care
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Staff supervision
- Health assessments
- Time management
- Self motivation
- Call answering and assistance
- Rehabilitation support
- Team building
- Case management
- Examination and test preparation
- Relationship building
- Equipment assembly
- Time management abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Health education
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Interpersonal communication
- Management team support
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- Patient care
- Intravenous medications
- Attention to detail
- Cardiac care
- Wound care
- Medical paperwork processing
- Decision-making
- Written communication
- Specimen collection
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Medical records management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Recordkeeping and maintenance
- Diabetes management
- Monitor IV fluids
- Equipment inspection
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Effective communication
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Medication administration
- CPR/AED
- Task prioritization
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Conditions reporting
- Adaptability
- Quality assessments
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Observe patients
- Feeding assistance
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization (PEARS)
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
08.2017 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
The Groves Nursing Home
04.2013 - 08.2017
LPN Field Nurse
Firstat Nursing
04.2004 - 06.2016
Lex La-Ray Technical Center
Practical Nursing from Nursing
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