Terresa Durham
Lindsay
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with over twenty two years of experience in healthcare. Known for effective communication and critical thinking skills, overseeing nursing teams to deliver high-quality care while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Lindsay Nursing And Rehab
Lindsay
02.2019 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility.
- Trained new staff on nursing procedures and facility policies for optimal care delivery.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Demarge Collage
Oklahoma City, OK06-2004
Skills
- patient assessment
- medication administration
- emergency response
- documenting patient care
- supervision of nursing staff
- team leadership
- clear communication
- conflict resolution
- time management
- problem solving
- Supervision and leadership
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE use
- Decision-making
- Organization and time management
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Lindsay Nursing And Rehab
02.2019 - Current
LPN - Nursing
Demarge Collage