Terena McClurg
Vanceburg,KY
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective clinical judgment and strong communication, ensuring compliance with health protocols and promoting quality improvement in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing care plans by collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Educated patients on health management, medication use, and post-discharge instructions to enhance understanding.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in infection control practices, promoting a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Delivered compassionate care while addressing patients' emotional and physical needs in diverse settings.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
LPN Charge Nurse
Vanceburg Rehab and Healthcare
08.1998 - 10.2020
Education
Certificate And License - Nursing
Scioto Joint Vocational School
Lucasville, OH06.1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Health promotion
- Surgical care
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Quality improvement
- Disease prevention
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Nursing staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Vanceburg Rehab and Healthcare
08.1998 - 10.2020
Certificate And License - Nursing
Scioto Joint Vocational School
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