Theresa Kirk
Pennellville,NY
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Sunnyside Care Center, excelling in patient care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability in vital signs monitoring and delivering compassionate support, while mentoring staff to uphold compliance and best practices. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and dedicated service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunnyside Care Center
09.2005 - 01.2023
- Supervised daily nursing operations ensuring adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentored and trained nursing staff on best practices and compliance regulations.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, assessing changes in patient conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NYNo Degree - LPN
Onondaga County Boces
Liverpool, NY01-2002
High School Diploma -
West Genesee Senior High School
Camillus, NY06-1973
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Home health care
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunnyside Care Center
09.2005 - 01.2023
No Degree - Nursing
Onondaga Community College
No Degree - LPN
Onondaga County Boces
High School Diploma -
West Genesee Senior High School