Valarie Faw
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, excelling in wound care and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in geriatric care and committed to maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations while fostering open communication with patients and families. With the utmost importance of maintaining dignity, respect and safety of patients.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Quality Assurance
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with care plans.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
- Recorded vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care strategies.
- Collaborated with medical providers regarding patient status, interventions of new orders and outcome
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
- Conducted regular assessments of residents, promptly identifying changes in condition to facilitate timely interventions.
- Managed staff schedules, optimizing resources to maintain adequate coverage while minimizing overtime costs.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing resident satisfaction and operational efficiency within the facility.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facility policies.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure patient dignity and respect maintained while performing activities of daily living
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
Blacksburg, VA
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Assess wound conditions and develop appropriate care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Administer wound care treatments, ensuring adherence to established protocols and patient safety standards.
- Educate patients and families on wound care management and preventive measures for optimal recovery.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and improve outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Richfield Rehabilitation And Care Center
Salem, VA
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, monitoring patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for patient care and documentation standards.
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
Blacksburg, VA
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facility policies.
- 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.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
New River Community College
Dublin, Virginia, VA08.2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Obtain pertinent labs
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy and HIPPA compliance
- Collaboration with staff and medical providers to provide continuity of care
- Medication administration per provider order and state guidelines
- Treatment administration per provider order and state guidelines
- Maintain open communication between patient, provider and responsible party or guardian
Timeline
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
07.2018 - 08.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Richfield Rehabilitation And Care Center
09.2016 - 07.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
07.2016 - 03.2018
LPN Quality Assurance
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
Certificate - Nursing
New River Community College