Shastel Height
Topeka
Summary
Dynamic Night Nurse Manager at Brewster Place with a proven track record in critical thinking and compassionate care. Expert in medication administration and patient condition monitoring, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances nursing satisfaction and retention. Successfully mentored staff, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes through effective delegation and ethical practice. Looking to advance career with specifics in Infection Prevention and Wound Care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Nurse Manager
Brewster Place
06.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities as appropriate for efficient patient care overnight.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make informed decisions about patient care based on clinical experience and evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication with incoming nursing staff members about ongoing patient needs.
- Assisted in emergency situations, effectively prioritizing tasks while remaining calm under pressure.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively communicating with day shift nurses regarding any changes or issues that arose during the night shift.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans for complex patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to a supportive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brewster Place
12.2023 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN
Plaza West Regional Health Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- 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.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Washburn Tech
Topeka05-2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Ethical practice
- Direct patient care
- Geriatric care
- Documentation
- Analytical thinking
- Patient condition monitoring
- Medication administration
- Delegation and motivation
- Dementia care
- Creative problem solving
Timeline
Night Nurse Manager
Brewster Place
06.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Brewster Place
12.2023 - 06.2024
LPN
Plaza West Regional Health Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Washburn Tech
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