Valarie Mills
Sikeston,MO
Summary
Seasoned LPN with a proven track record at Lifecare Center of Cape Girardeau, enhancing patient care through expert vital signs monitoring and compassionate geriatric support. Excelled in staff supervision, ensuring efficient unit operation. Demonstrated exceptional nursing documentation skills, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Lifecare Center of Cape Girardeau
- 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.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
LPN Office Nurse
Saint Francis Clinic Urgent Care
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
LPN Floor Nurse
Saint Francis Healthcare System
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Sikeston Practical Nurse Program
Sikeston, MO05.2002
Diploma - General Studies
Sikeston Senior High School
Sikeston, MO05.1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Patient charting
- CPR/AED
- Staff supervision
Certification
IV certified
Timeline
LPN Floor Nurse
Saint Francis Healthcare System
08.2023 - 11.2024
IV certified
LPN Charge Nurse
Lifecare Center of Cape Girardeau
LPN Office Nurse
Saint Francis Clinic Urgent Care
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Sikeston Practical Nurse Program
Diploma - General Studies
Sikeston Senior High School
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