Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
St Catherine's Manor
Washington Court House, OH
01.2013 - 01.2018
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
Home Health LPN
Healthy Solutions
Washington Court House, OH
01.2012 - 01.2013
Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviors, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
LPN Charge Nurse
Valleyview Nursing and Rehab
Frankfort, OH
01.2010 - 01.2012
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
LPN Charge Nurse
Carlton Manor Nursing and Rehab
Washington Court House, OH
01.2004 - 09.2010
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining professional boundaries while being empathetic towards their needs.
Education
Lpn - Nursing
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH
08-2003
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Patient Needs Assessment
Physical Assessments
Verbal and Written Communication
Medical Chart Management
Post Operative Care
HIPAA Compliance
Geriatric Care
Care Plan Development
Self-Motivated
Organization and Time Management
First Aid/CPR
Attention to Detail
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Good Telephone Etiquette
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after.