Stacy Ash
Muncie ,IN
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Bethel Pointe Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Recognized for enhancing team performance through effective task delegation and delivering compassionate emotional support. Committed to ensuring patient safety and well-being while fostering strong relationships with families during critical care moments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethel Pointe Rehabilitation Center
09.2008 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care protocols and safety regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Trained new nursing personnel on clinical procedures and facility policies to enhance team performance.
- 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.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Nursing Diploma -
Brown Mackie College
Fort Wayne, INSkills
Patient assessment
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethel Pointe Rehabilitation Center
09.2008 - Current
Nursing Diploma -
Brown Mackie College