Virginia Meserve
Limerick,ME
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 9-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
MAS
Westbrook, ME
06.2017 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Maine Veterans Home
Scarborough, ME
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Portland, ME
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physians.
Education
Licenced Pratical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Intercoast Colleges
Anaheim, CA10.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME06.1990
GED -
Deering High School
Portland, ME06.1989
Skills
- Closing Support
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
- Intramuscular Injections
- Office Support
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Conditions Reporting
- Collecting Vitals
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Tracheostomy Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Patient Admission
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Maine Veterans Home
05.2019 - 02.2020
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
MAS
06.2017 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
01.2015 - 06.2017
Licenced Pratical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Intercoast Colleges
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Maine Community College
GED -
Deering High School