Sharon Hoeksema
Quakertown,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN Charge Nurse with strong critical thinking and documentation skills. Experienced in managing complex patient needs, ensuring adherence to care protocols, and fostering a collaborative work environment to enhance overall care quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Phoebe Ministries
Richlandtown, PA
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care plans and protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care activities among interdisciplinary teams to enhance efficiency.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate and document patient progress effectively.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, improving overall safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on policies, procedures, and patient care techniques.
- Resolved conflicts among staff and patients, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Developed and maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- 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.
- 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.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
New Seasons at New Britian
Chalfont, PA
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- 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.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care plans and protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for optimal outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate and document patient progress effectively.
- Resolved conflicts among staff and patients, fostering a collaborative environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
Nursing
Upper Bucks Vo-Technical School
Perkasie, PA03-1983
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Emergency care
- Policy compliance
- Home health care
- Surgical care
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
- Strong clinical judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Adaptable and flexible
- Call answering and assistance
- Patient observation
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Staff supervision
- Medical paperwork processing
- Procedure explanation
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Post operative care
- Conditions reporting
- Medical examination
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
- Needs assessment
- ICD-10
- Administrative functions
- Management team support
- Performance monitoring
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Active listening
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Phoebe Ministries
08.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
New Seasons at New Britian
07.2019 - 09.2022
Nursing
Upper Bucks Vo-Technical School