Susan Kline
Kennett Square,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 6 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in nursing home settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 5+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Cares for geriatic patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Pennsylvania. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
New Garden Early Care and Education
Toughkenamon, PA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Planned and implemented activities to stimulate growth in language, motor and social skills.
- Provided emotional support for young children who are adjusting to being away from home.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and development.
- Lead Toddler Room Teachers to ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playground activities ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Collaborated with colleagues on classroom projects or initiatives related to curriculum design or assessment practices.
- Implemented daily routines that promote independence and self-help skills.
- Responded promptly to parent inquiries regarding their child's well-being or academic progress.
- Encouraged parents' involvement in their child's education through participation in class activities or volunteering at school events.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Promoted positive relationships between students by providing individual attention when needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
Kennett Square, PA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Assisted in creating customized care plans for patients.
- Handled patient admissions, transfers, discharges efficiently.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to improve practices/processes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
County of Chester, Pocopson Home
West Chester, PA
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted in creating customized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated documentation.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown, PA06-2018
Skills
- Health Education
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- CPR and First Aid
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Samples collection
- Clinical Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- Counting narcotics
- Preventive Care
- Vital signs
- Educating families
- Caring for wounds
- Diabetes management
- [State] Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medication Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Behavioral assessment
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Palliative Care
- Care Planning
- Catheter Care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Compassionate Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Breathing Treatments
- Writing reports
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse: License-2018
- IV Certified: Certificate-2018
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
New Garden Early Care and Education
08.2023 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
09.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
County of Chester, Pocopson Home
06.2018 - 08.2022
Certificate of Completion - Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit
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