Shana Thomas
Rochester,IN
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in pediatrics and geriatrics. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in IN 10+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Seasoned LPN with expertise in all care. Work effectively with self and within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN or Data position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented self and team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Camelot Care Center
04.2021 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN
Hickory Creek Of Rochester
03.2017 - 04.2021
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Front Desk Clerk
Movie Gallery
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
- Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
LPN Charge Nurse
Camelot Care Center
01.2012 - 03.2017
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- 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.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Gas Station Attendant
Kroger's Grocery
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.
- Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
- Processed fuel and merchandise transactions by operating POS system with accuracy.
- Built trustful relationships with customers to encourage return visits.
- Pumped gas for guests and took payments.
- Maintained inventory of all saleable items.
- Facilitated sales of services and goods.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to enhance customer loyalty and increase client base.
- Offered assistance to customers unfamiliar with fueling vehicles, demonstrating appropriate measures for pumping gas.
- Counted nightly income, categorizing, and sending to bank on weekly basis.
- Created attractive merchandise diplays to entice customers to make purchases.
- Followed safety protocols while working, avoiding accidents and injuries.
- Confirmed excellent customer service by quickly resolving customer concerns.
- Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally.
- Trained and mentored new employees on company procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored and maintained organized work space, confirming efficient operations.
Education
Nursing - LPN
Brown Mackie College
South Bend, IN10.2010
Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Logansport, IN01.2005
Skills
- Patient Admission
- Office Support
- Collecting Vitals
- Rehabilitative Nursing
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Engagement
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Patient Triage
- Oral Conditions
- Patient Counseling and Support
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Nursing Operations Supervision
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Chart Management
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- EMR Management
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Catheter Monitoring
- Conditions Reporting
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Intravenous Medications
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Update Electronic Charts
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Medical Paperwork Processing
Certification
- Licensed LPN
- BLS Training
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Camelot Care Center
04.2021 - Current
LPN
Hickory Creek Of Rochester
03.2017 - 04.2021
Front Desk Clerk
Movie Gallery
06.2015 - 05.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Camelot Care Center
01.2012 - 03.2017
Gas Station Attendant
Kroger's Grocery
06.2010 - 01.2012
Nursing - LPN
Brown Mackie College
Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Licensed LPN
- BLS Training
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