Shawnette Heinz
Lakewood,OH
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse skilled in nursing staff supervision, patient education, and ethical practice. Successfully coordinated patient admissions and discharges, ensuring adherence to care protocols and optimizing workflow efficiency.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Aristocrat Berea Skilled Nursing Facility
Berea, OH
09.2021 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Implemented medication administration procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and facility policies.
Staffing Coordinator, STNA
Crestmont North Healthcare
Lakewood, OH
11.2005 - 04.2021
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage across all departments.
- Managed recruitment processes, including sourcing candidates and conducting interviews.
- Developed and maintained relationships with healthcare professionals for staffing needs.
- Implemented onboarding programs to streamline new employee integration into the organization.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, mobility, and nutrition needs for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
Education
LPN Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Independence, OH09-2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Specimen collection
- Nursing staff supervision
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Ethical practice
- Mental health care
- Medication administration
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Aristocrat Berea Skilled Nursing Facility
09.2021 - Current
Staffing Coordinator, STNA
Crestmont North Healthcare
11.2005 - 04.2021
LPN Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing