Stephanie Harper
Falling Waters,WV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 9-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Results-driven RN-BSN proficient in overseeing operations with practiced leadership skills and strong attention to detail. History of meeting demanding objectives by training and motivating employees in performance requirements, standard procedures, and safety behaviors. Proven skills in continuous improvement and policy enforcement. Innovative RN-BSN well-versed in infection control protocols, medical terminology and modern nursing practices. Proficient in medical equipment operation. Ethical and efficient professional with 12 years of experience examining patients and implementing patient care plans. Recognized for motivating healthcare teams working in acute, chronic and high patient volume settings. RN-BSN skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Williamsport Retirement Village
Williamsport , MD
11.2018 - Current
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Led and mentored several newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Point Click Care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV05.2022
LPN - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA06.2012
High School Diploma -
James Wood High School
Winchester, VA06.1995
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Charting
- Needs Assessment
- Procedure Explanation
- Conditions Reporting
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Medication Administration
- Staff Supervision
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Vital Signs Recording
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Observation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Call Answering and Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- In-Home Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Responsible and Dependable
- First Aid and CPR
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Management Team Support
- Quality Assessments
- Activity Scheduling
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Time Management
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- BLS CPR Training
- Wound care training
Hiking, swimming and most outdoor activities
I love to spend my free time outdoors Hiking, swimming and enjoying nature. I love the ocean and enjoy relaxing on the beach.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Williamsport Retirement Village
11.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shepherd University
LPN - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
High School Diploma -
James Wood High School