Venita Clark
Independence,MO
Summary
Accomplished LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at McCRITE PLAZA, excelling in patient care through critical thinking and ethical practice. Expert in geriatric and end-of-life care, significantly improving patient outcomes. Mentored new nurses, enhancing team proficiency. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient independence, embodying adaptability and compassion in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
McCRITE PLAZA
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Lpn - Nursing
Sanford Brown
North Kansas City, MO05.2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Emergency Care
- Home Health Care
- Ethical Practice
- Health Promotion
- Surgical care
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Pediatric Care
- Community health
- Patient Charting
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Intravenous Medications
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Specimen Collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and Dependable
- Physical assessments
- Infection Control
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Attention to Detail
- Patient support
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Observation
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
McCRITE PLAZA
08.2023 - Current
Lpn - Nursing
Sanford Brown
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