Shannon Fudge
Edgemoor,SC
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified LPN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Bring 33+ year record in field. Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in SC. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Rock Hill Post Acute Care
Rock Hill, SC
04.2021 - Current
- Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Home Health LPN
Kendred at home
Rock Hill, SC
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Identified potential problems or risk factors impacting a patient's health status through evaluation of data collected during visits to the home setting.
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications and self-care management techniques.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Instructed families and caregivers on proper wound care techniques including dressing changes, wound irrigation and debridement procedures.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
Rock Hill, SC
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Maintained a clean environment for wound treatment by following established procedures for sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving patients' wounds or skin integrity issues.
- Assessed patient's wound care needs and developed individualized wound care plans.
- Provided education to nursing staff members regarding best practices related to wound healing processes.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Assisted physicians during surgical procedures involving wound closure or debridement.
- Provided necessary wound care treatments, such as debridement, irrigation, packing and dressing changes.
Education
LPN - Nursing Education
Saluda Adult Education
Bristol, TN03-1991
Skills
- Home Health Care
- Quality Improvement
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Counseling and Support
- Post Operative Care
- Geriatric Care
- Disease Prevention
- Policy Compliance
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Rock Hill Post Acute Care
04.2021 - Current
Home Health LPN
Kendred at home
02.2018 - 03.2021
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
01.2006 - 01.2018
LPN - Nursing Education
Saluda Adult Education
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