Sheila Varnado
Findlay,OH
Summary
Thoughtful and organized LPN with ample experience supporting general nursing staff in providing exceptional care to patients of varying need and distress. Team-oriented leader with flexibility and creativity through support of collaborative atmosphere and individuals' leveraging of personal strengths. Well-versed in quick analysis and assessment of patient charts to recommend care regimens based on extensive field experience. VERY WELL VERSED IN HIPPA.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Picayune nursing home
Picayune, MS
01.1991 - 05.2015
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
PRCC
Poplarville, MS12-1992
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Policy Compliance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Chart Management
- Medication Administration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Healthcare Regulations
- Patient Counseling and Support
- Disease Prevention
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Picayune nursing home
01.1991 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
PRCC