Shirley Hall
Stanley,NC
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 28.5-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in CPR and DEFIBRILLATOR . Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed NC and MULTI STATE. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse, Cart Nurse
Highland Heights
Gastonia, NC
08.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- 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.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- 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.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LPN
Bland Nursing And Rehab
Bastian, VA
06.2007 - 07.2017
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
LPN
Heritage Hall
Rich Creek, VA
03.2007 - 03.2009
- 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.
LPN
Rehab And Health Of Gastonia
416 North Highland St Gastonia NC
05.1998 - 03.2007
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Education
LPN - Nursing LPN
McDowell County Career And Technical Center
Welch, WV08.1995
High School Diploma -
Big Creek High School
War, WV06.1975
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Emergency Care
- Clinical judgment
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- Verbal and written communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Post Operative Care
- Workflow Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Charting
- Intravenous Medications
- Specimen Collection
- Responsible and Dependable
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Observation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Work Planning and Coordination
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse, Cart Nurse
Highland Heights
08.2023 - 03.2024
LPN
Bland Nursing And Rehab
06.2007 - 07.2017
LPN
Heritage Hall
03.2007 - 03.2009
LPN
Rehab And Health Of Gastonia
05.1998 - 03.2007
LPN - Nursing LPN
McDowell County Career And Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Big Creek High School