Susan Haughton
Supplemental Health Care
Douglasville,GA
2023
years of professional experience
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Correct Health Staffing, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Expertly supervised nursing staff, enhancing compliance and workflow efficiency. Committed to ethical practice and quality improvement, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in diverse clinical settings.
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and organizational policies.
- Coordinated patient care activities, optimizing workflow efficiency across multiple units.
- Implemented best practices for medication administration, enhancing patient safety and compliance.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures .Skilled nursing care with teens and older.patient. R/T care needed for patient. Skilled nurse with TBI. Seizures, wound care G tube, J tube. Tracheostomy care.
LPN Charge Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored and maintained medical inventory, ensuring adequate supplies for effective patient care delivery.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to improve service delivery standards within the nursing team.
LPN Charge Nurse
4 Years 11 Months- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
8 Years 5 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and mobility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care strategies.
LPN Charge Nurse
7 Years 6 Months- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and organizational policies.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Education
GED
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Nursing documentation
Geriatric care
Policy compliance
Ethical practice
Clinical judgment
Mental health care
Quality improvement
Disease prevention
Medication administration
Critical thinking
Wound care
Patient education
Intravenous medications
Dementia knowledge and care
CPR/AED
Responsible and dependable
Physical assessments
Infection control
Attention to detail
HIPAA compliance
Activities of daily living adls
Patient support
Wound dressing and suturing
Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
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