TINA Gillis
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in NC / IN and certified in CPR/BLS.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Universal HealthcareConcord
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
LPN Charge Nurse
Carolina Continue Care Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning strategies and providing thorough patient education.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School
Rochester, MN06.1995
Skills
- Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression
- ICD-10
- Critical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Quality Improvement
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Intravenous Medications
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Inventory Assessment
- Patient Education
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Care
- Nursing Documentation
- CPR/AED
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Vital signs monitoring
- End of life care
- Emergency Care
- Infection Control
- Healthcare regulations
- Responsible and Dependable
- Patient support
- Patient Charting
- Patient Observation
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Universal HealthcareConcord
02.2023 - 12.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Carolina Continue Care Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
LPN - Nursing
Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School