Rodjea Logan
LPN/LVN Nurse Manager
Smithfield,VA
Summary
As an LPN/QMHP certified with a compact license in several states. Currently looking for a position that will allow the work in a clinical environment and utilize those skills as both nurse and an educator and excel at any position given. Certified in CPR-Adult/child/AED; CCM; CPI; ASSIST; Qualified Mental Health Professional. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of Virginia. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across a 13-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving company goals. Drives success by directing high-producing teams while developing lasting employee rapport. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining production processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
LPN Unit Manager
Eastern Healthcare
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2022 - 07.2023
- LPN
- Maintaining appropriate staff for my unit
- Ensure staff have the supplies needed to care for the residents on the unit of 45-46 patient’s
- Delegate and initiate duties to Charge Nurses, CNA’s and all support staff involved with patient care
- Completed needed reports for MDS Compliance, (I.E
- ON-CALL
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
- Worked at least 20 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Charge Nurse • LPN • Connect RN
10.2022 - Current
- Travel to different and diverse locations to care for patients needing assistance
- Providing staff guidance, support challenging situations, and implementing urgent and necessary policies
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations for over 76 patients between two units.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
Supervisor
Heather Widgeon, RN,BSN
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals
LPN Crisis Case Manager
Western Tidewater Community services
Suffolk, VA
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Dispensing medications as ordered and completing intake medical assessments as well as continuing assessments as needed and per protocol for between client/patient.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- My duties continue with development of case management individual/family services plan with an individual or decision maker.
Charge Nurse/LPN
Virginia Beach Healthcare & Rehab
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Clinical duties included completing admissions daily within facility protocol which include ordering medications from pharmacy that have been prescribed, creating charts to include all needed documentation to provide needed services
- 13 years of Nursing experience combined.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services/Psychologists
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - LPN/LVN
ECPI University/MCI
Newport News,VA 01.2008 - 06.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA 09.1989 - 05.1992
Skills
COMMUNICATIONundefined
Certification
Licensed LPN/LVN - 14 years
Timeline
Supervisor
Heather Widgeon, RN,BSN
12.2022 - 03.2023
LPN Unit Manager
Eastern Healthcare
11.2022 - 07.2023
Charge Nurse • LPN • Connect RN
10.2022 - Current
LPN Crisis Case Manager
Western Tidewater Community services
07.2020 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse/LPN
Virginia Beach Healthcare & Rehab
10.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Services/Psychologists
Walden University
08.2016 - 05.2018
Licensed QMHP-A/C - 8 years
10-2014
Dementia Training - 10 years
05-2011
Licensed LPN/LVN - 14 years
06-2010
Associate of Applied Science - LPN/LVN
ECPI University/MCI
01.2008 - 06.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Thomas Nelson Community College
09.1989 - 05.1992
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