Stephanie Blackwell
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over seven years of clinical experience in hospital, long-term care, and rehabilitation settings. Proven expertise in medication administration, wound care, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in building rapport with patients and families from diverse backgrounds, while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Known for staying calm under pressure, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chamberlin Healthcare Center
Cincinnati, OH
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered skilled nursing care to residents with dementia and cognitive impairments.
- Administered medications, including oral and injectable forms, and documented outcomes.
- Implemented safety interventions for fall prevention and crisis response.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to physicians for timely interventions.
- Performed clinical tasks including wound care and blood glucose monitoring.
- Educated residents and families on treatments and health management strategies.
- Supervised STNAs to uphold quality care standards and adherence to care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arc at Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Ensured continuity of patient care by managing shift change reports.
- Recorded vital signs and clinical data in the PointClickCare system.
- Administered medications and enteral feedings through gastrostomy/PEG tubes.
- Delivered palliative care to terminally ill patients with compassion.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carecore at Lakeridge
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Built professional rapport with patients and families
- Scheduled and coordinated follow-up appointments, lab tests, and diagnostic procedures
- Assisted with ADLs, hygiene, and patient mobility
- Provide basic wound care and dressing changes
- Participated in resident care conferences to support coordinated care planning
Education
Practical Nursing -
Hondros College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH12.2017
Medical Assisting -
Bohecker College (Fortis)
Cincinnati, OH08.2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Wound care
- Patient triage
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Family communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clear written and verbal communication
Certification
- BLS
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ohio Board of Nursing
- Medical Assisting Certificate
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chamberlin Healthcare Center
04.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arc at Cincinnati
07.2023 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carecore at Lakeridge
01.2021 - 07.2023
Practical Nursing -
Hondros College of Nursing
Medical Assisting -
Bohecker College (Fortis)