Susan Anderson
Eagle Grove,IA
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 18-year of nursing experience, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. plan implementation and history taking. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in Iowa. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in iowa and certified in Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Kanawha Community Home
11.2017 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- 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.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA06.2005
Skills
- Workflow Coordination
- Procedure Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Observation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Patient Charting
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- Responsible and Dependable
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Kanawha Community Home
11.2017 - Current
LPN - Practical Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
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