Tonia James
Hope Mills,NC
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Whispering Pines Nursing Home, recognized for enhancing patient care through effective clinical judgment and compassionate end-of-life support. Proven ability to streamline medication administration and mentor new staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations and fostering a collaborative team environment. Certified in CPR/AED.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Whispering Pines Nursing Home
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, documenting changes in health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices for patient care.
- Conducted routine assessments and evaluations of patients to identify needs for additional intervention.
- Coordinated daily shift activities to optimize workflow and enhance team efficiency in caregiving tasks.
- Addressed family concerns regarding patient care, providing education and emotional support as needed.
- 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.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
NC State Veterans Home
01.2016 - 02.2024
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for uninterrupted patient care services.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- 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.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
LPN Charge Nurse
Carolina Rehabilitation Center Of Cumberland
11.2006 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina, NC05-2006
High School Diploma -
Southview High School
Hope Mills, NC06-1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Patient charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Whispering Pines Nursing Home
03.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
NC State Veterans Home
01.2016 - 02.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Carolina Rehabilitation Center Of Cumberland
11.2006 - 06.2015
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Fayetteville Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Southview High School