Stacie Burkhalter
Dawson
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with expertise in vital signs monitoring, geriatric care, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Crowne Health Care
Fort Payne, AL
01.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans to ensure optimal care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reporting changes to senior nursing staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and safety standards.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for compliance audits.
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing unit, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
- 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.
- 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.
Restorative Nurse
Crossville Health And Rehab
Crossville, AL
03.2006 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents with varying restorative needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Trained nursing staff on restorative practices to ensure adherence to best care standards.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on assessments and outcomes.
- Conducted regular evaluations of resident capabilities, fostering independence through tailored exercises.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans to ensure optimal care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reporting changes to senior nursing staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and safety standards.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for compliance audits.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL08-2025
High School Diploma -
Geraldine High School
Geraldine, AL06-1985
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
Certification
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Crowne Health Care
01.2026 - Current
Restorative Nurse
Crossville Health And Rehab
03.2006 - 08.2025
LPN - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
High School Diploma -
Geraldine High School