LPN Nursing Supervisor
Presbyterian Homes
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Mitigated risks and managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring patient safety and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LPNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with compassionate nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Streamlined workflow for improved efficiency by effectively delegating tasks to LPN staff.
- Achieved high-quality patient outcomes by consistently monitoring and evaluating nursing interventions.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Worked at least Number hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
