Rose Adel
Westfield,IN
Summary
Experienced LPN Charge Nurse capable of providing exceptional patient care while mentoring junior staff. Strong in clinical judgment and teamwork, ensuring compliance and optimal workflow in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
American Senior Communities
776 N Union Street Westfield, IN 46074
08.2020 - Current
- Direct nursing staff to ensure delivery of exceptional patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow efficiency within the facility.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, maintaining accuracy in patient records.
- Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, adjusting care plans based on observed needs and changes.
- Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Promote patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Develops strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them inform of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintain accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Resolve conflicts among staff and addressed patient concerns promptly to maintain a positive environment for residents.
- Deliver direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Deliver emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Mentor junior nursing staff, providing training on best practices in patient care and operational procedures.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Cardon & Associates
1250 W 146 Street Westfield, IN 46074
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow efficiency within the facility.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, maintaining accuracy in patient records.
- Conducted assessments of patients' conditions, adjusting care plans based on observed needs and changes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing training on best practices in patient care and operational procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety standards across all units of the facility.
- Resolved conflicts among staff and addressed patient concerns promptly to maintain a positive environment for residents.
- 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.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
LPN Charge Nurse
American Senior Communities (West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation )
4600 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46619
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, 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.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, maintaining accuracy in patient records.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
South Bend, IN09-2012
Associate Degree in Teaching - Education
Presbyterian Teachers Training College
Ghana, West Africa05-2000
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Coaching and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
American Senior Communities
08.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Cardon & Associates
03.2016 - 04.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
American Senior Communities (West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation )
08.2014 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Associate Degree in Teaching - Education
Presbyterian Teachers Training College