Shannon Dube
Enfield,CT
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Suffield House, excelling in patient care and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance patient independence through education and manage complex wound care. Skilled in medication administration and fostering effective communication, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering exceptional end-of-life care.
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care and team leadership. Proven ability to manage healthcare teams and ensure high standards of care. Adept at coordinating with medical staff, adapting to changing needs, and prioritizing patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Suffield House
07.2016 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining processes for improved efficiency.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery.
- Managed patient care documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented findings, aiding in timely clinical decision-making.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications accurately and on schedule, minimizing potential errors and enhancing patient safety.
CNA
Parkway Pavilion
09.1992 - 03.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Stone Academy
East Hartford, CT03-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Intravenous medications
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Physical assessments
- Infection control
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Suffield House
07.2016 - Current
CNA
Parkway Pavilion
09.1992 - 03.2016
No Degree - LPN
Stone Academy