VERONICA BELL-TOLIVER
Bradenton
Summary
Seasoned LPN Charge Nurse with considerable experience in providing primary patient care and managing nursing staff. Known for strong leadership skills, proficiency in patient assessment, and ability to develop effective care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Harborview Health Systems
Sarasota
11.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to care protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians promptly.
- Managed patient flow and prioritized care based on needs.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in the facility.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Sarasota Center Nursing and Rehab
Sarasota
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to care protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians promptly.
- Administered medications and maintained accurate records of patient treatments.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
LPN Field Nurse
Gale Healthcare
Sarasota
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and care procedures in electronic health records.
Crisis Care Nurse
Tidewell Hospice
Port Charlotte
03.2018 - 04.2021
- I provide one on one care that includes comfort measures according to the plan of care set forth by the patient, the family and physician.
- Patient and family education on the signs and symptoms of end of life diagnoses.
- Family support during an emotional time.
- Provided direct patient care during critical and end-of-life situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Quality Health Care Center
North Port
02.2011 - 03.2018
- Medication administration, wound care and documentation in accordance to the policy and procedures set forth by the department of health and nursing practices.
- Supervised qualified certified nursing assistants.
- I was also the General orientation coordinator and preceptor for new hires.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manatee Technical Institute
Lakewood Ranch, FL06.1996
Skills
- LPN
- Home Health
- IV Therapy
- Supervisory
- Hospice Care
- Medication Administration
- Nursing
- Vital Signs
- Electronic health records
- Staff supervision
- End-of-life care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- Home health care
- Palliative care
- Hospice care
- Attention to detail
References
- Cleveland Bloomfield, #754-757-4524, Colleague
- Danielle Cohee, #407-765-3231, Speech Pathologist/Colleague
- Heather Thomas, #954-242-6544, Admissions/Colleague
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers, 06/01/18, 06/01/20
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursing Licenses
PN, 07/01/21, FL
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Harborview Health Systems
11.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Sarasota Center Nursing and Rehab
09.2022 - 08.2024
LPN Field Nurse
Gale Healthcare
09.2021 - 09.2022
Crisis Care Nurse
Tidewell Hospice
03.2018 - 04.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Quality Health Care Center
02.2011 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manatee Technical Institute