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Susan Mcgonigal

Frenchville

Summary

Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Ridgeview in optimizing patient care through effective delegation and critical thinking. Skilled in geriatric and end-of-life care, I excel in clinical judgment and maintaining compliance with policies, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player dedicated to enhancing patient support and safety.

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Ridgeview
  • 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.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to make informed clinical decisions in high-pressure environments, minimizing risks.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.

Education

Chemistry. Anatomy And Physiology., Sociology - Varous

Penn State

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Clearfield County N Vocation
Clearfield, PA
09.1987

Skills

  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Emergency care
  • Policy compliance
  • Ethical practice
  • Clinical judgment
  • Mental health care
  • Disease prevention
  • Care plan development
  • Patient charting
  • Critical thinking
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Patient education
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Specimen collection
  • CPR/AED
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Infection control
  • Physical assessments
  • Nursing staff supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Activities of daily living adls
  • Patient support
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Call answering and assistance
  • Patient observation
  • Nursing intervention evaluations
  • Staff supervision
  • Medical paperwork processing
  • Patient positioning and transporting
  • Procedure explanation
  • Conditions reporting
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Medical examination
  • Inventory assessment
  • Equipment assembly
  • Recordkeeping and maintenance
  • Work planning and coordination
  • Needs assessment
  • Equipment inspection
  • Examination and test preparation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Treatment room preparation
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Multitasking
  • Patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Reliability
  • CPR certification
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Ridgeview

Chemistry. Anatomy And Physiology., Sociology - Varous

Penn State

Practical Nursing - Nursing

Clearfield County N Vocation
Susan Mcgonigal