Charge Nurse Resume Example The Memory Center Atlanta

CHARGE NURSE

Professional Summary

Patient-oriented, compassionate Nurse with over 5 years' experience in patient care and advocacy within LTC, Rehab, Pediatric and memory care units. Highly skilled in Diabetes management, Medication administration and leadership. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks.

Skills

Patient Care Planning
Medical Record Auditing
Employee Performance
Patient Care
Dementia Knowledge
Patient Safety
Patient Management
EMR/EHR

Staff education
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Tracheostomy Care
Collecting vitals
Insulin medication assistance
Home care
Preventative health

Work History

07/2020 to CurrentCharge NurseThe Memory Center Atlanta | Johns Creek, GA

Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Oversaw medication administration to 65 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.

12/2019 to 03/2020Charge NurseGreenhaven Health and Rehabilitation | Greensboro, NC

Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Delivered high level of care to every patient.

04/2017 to 07/2019Licensed Practical NurseGuilford health and Rehab center | Greensboro, NC

Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

05/2018 to 10/2018Care CoordinatorBrookdale Senior Living | High Point, NCResident

Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Created work schedules to provide quality service to customers as well as maintain employee satisfaction.
Observed employee performance and provided valuable feedback using online performance evaluation software.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with PCC.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

Education

2020CPR/BLS Training

03/2017Diploma of Practical Nursing in Practical NursingECPI University, Virginia Beach, VA

2017CPR/BLS Training

04/2011High School DiplomaPhoenix High School, Lawrenceville, GA

Additional Information

Received Commitment to care award from Brookdale Senior Living for providing care to residents during Hurricane Florence

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

The Memory Center Atlanta
Greenhaven Health and Rehabilitation
Guilford health and Rehab center
Brookdale Senior Living

School Attended

ECPI University
Phoenix High School

Job Titles Held:

Charge Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care Coordinator

Degrees

2020 CPR/BLS Training
03/2017 Diploma of Practical Nursing in Practical Nursing
2017 CPR/BLS Training
04/2011 High School Diploma

Charge Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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