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CHARGE NURSE

Summary

Patient-oriented, compassionate Nurse with over 5 years' experience in patient care and advocacy within LTC, Rehab, Pediatric, In-home care 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 record auditing
Procedure development
Care plan management
Quality assurance controls
Geriatric treatment knowledge

Medication administration expert
Staff Development and Precepting
Acute and rehabilitative care
Unit administration
Diabetes management

Experience

Charge Nurse07/2020 to CurrentCompany NameCity, State

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.

LPN Charge Nurse12/2019 to 03/2020Company NameCity, State

Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
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 treatmentprogress, 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.

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse04/2017 to 07/2019Company NameCity, State

Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
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.
Provided continuous assessment of patients in rehab/LTC unit from admission to discharge.
Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.

Resident Care Coordinator05/2018 to 10/2018Company NameCity, State

Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 75-bed facility.
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 and Training

Diploma of Practical Nursing: Practical Nursing03/2017ECPI UniversityCity, State

High School Diploma04/2011Phoenix High SchoolCity

Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse - 2017
CPR/BLS Training - 2020

Activities and Honors

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

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School Attended

ECPI University
Phoenix High School

Job Titles Held:

Charge Nurse
LPN Charge Nurse
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Resident Care Coordinator

Degrees

Diploma of Practical Nursing : Practical Nursing 03/2017
High School Diploma 04/2011

Charge Nurse Resume Example

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