Tessa Workman
Morganton
Summary
Compassionate Charge Licensed Practical Nurse with background in managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care and liaising between patients and doctors. Strengths include robust leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and strong clinical knowledge. Previous work has led to increased efficiency in patient care administration and improved collaboration between medical teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolina Rehab of Burke
Connelly Springs
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents' needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care procedures.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records systems.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Autumn Care of Drexel
Drexel
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges effectively with healthcare teams.
- Managed medication administration and compliance with safety standards.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize unit operations and coverage.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires on procedures and protocols.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation practices.
- Evaluated patient needs and collaborated on care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote patient safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their health status and treatment options.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit to monitor staffing levels and workflow efficiency.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Supervised and trained staff on various nursing duties such as medication administration and wound care.
- Assisted with development, optimization and management of nursing standards and policies.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC 08.2019 - 08.2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient vital sign monitoring
- Infection control measures
- Patient discharge coordination
- Staff training and supervision
- Quality improvement processes
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- HIPAA compliance
- Admissions and discharges
- Post operative care
- Direct patient care
- EMR management
- Nursing documentation
- Physical assessments
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Surgical care
- Monitor IV fluids
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Multitasking capacity
- Pain management
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- Wound dressing
Certification
- NC stated licensed
- CPR certified
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolina Rehab of Burke
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Autumn Care of Drexel
08.2020 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College
08.2019 - 08.2020
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