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Tammy Schwab

Lehighton,PA

Summary

Seasoned LPN Charge Nurse with considerable experience in providing primary patient care and managing nursing staff. Known for strong leadership skills, proficiency in patient assessment, and ability to develop effective care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills in patient care management, wound dressing, and medication administration enhance ability to deliver exceptional care. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational abilities enable excellence in coordinating with healthcare teams and ensuring patient satisfaction.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Mahoning valley post acute
Lehighton
06.1987 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to care protocols.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses.
  • Welcome admissions and put all new orders in to chart
  • Skin assessments q week and on admission
  • Discharge patients and educate them on home care with medications and treatments
  • Assist medication nurses with issues
  • Notify doctors of any issues and take new orders

Wound Care Nurse

Mahoning valley post acute
Lehighton, Pa
06.1987 - Current
  • Assessed patient wounds to determine appropriate care and treatment plans.
  • Administered wound dressings and medications per established protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Lead wound rounds q week with wound doctor
  • Take oral orders for wound treatments
  • Document evaluations on every wound q week
  • Monitor wounds q day

LNAC

Mahoning valley post acute
Lehighton, Pa
06.1987 - Current
  • Completed MDS for every patient
  • Monitored restorative program of patients after therapy
  • Completed bowel and bladder programs
  • Started and Updated care plans for all patients
  • Participated in patient family care plans
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

LCCC
Schnecksville, PA
06.2005 - 06.2007

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Care coordination
  • Wound assessment
  • Patient documentation
  • Oversee and assist all staff with any issues
  • Notify doctor of any issues in facility with patients and take new orders
  • Evaluate falls and start proper protocols
  • Enter all orders into patients charts
  • Monitor labs and notify doctor and take new orders
  • Clarify all new orders with doctor
  • Enter all new admission orders into chart

Timeline

Associate of Science - Nursing

LCCC
06.2005 - 06.2007

LPN Charge Nurse

Mahoning valley post acute
06.1987 - Current

Wound Care Nurse

Mahoning valley post acute
06.1987 - Current

LNAC

Mahoning valley post acute
06.1987 - Current
Tammy Schwab