01/2014 to CurrentCharge Nurse 3Logansport State Hospital － Logansport, IndianaLogansport, Indiana 2013-Present Prioritizes and organizes the daily care of patients. Makes patient care assignments based upon specific patient needs. Provides ongoing assessment of the of the patients' physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge. Administers medications and treatments according to hospital policies and procedures. Completes medication administration supervision monitors for the QMA's as assigned. Completes annual nursing progress notes on assigned patients. Communicates with the ADON and physicians on an ongoing basis to notify them of patient status. Educates patients and family members regarding medications, procedures and treatment goals and objectives. Serves as a patient advocate. Assures that staff follows hospital and nursing policies and procedures correctly. Interprets policies and procedures to staff as needed. Responds to emergency situations. Directs care/intervenes with agitated patients. Provides orientation to unit staff as needed.
03/2014 to 10/2014Resident Care Manager/Registered NurseChase Center － Logansport, IndianaSupervised rehab to home unit .Managed team of medical support personnel. Completed admissions and discharges.
Chart audits and rounds with physicians as needed. Assisted charge nurse
and provided direction for a 29 bed unit. Attended and lead Care Plan
meetings with families. Problem solved as needed. Utilize the nursing
process, Med -A charting daily (proper documentation), establish and
maintain positive interactions with residents, family and staff, and
meet residents daily needs i.e. medication, treatments, lab and
infection control. Called physician as needed. Maintained labs. Lab
draws as needed. Maintained nursing assessments for MDS dept. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
07/2012 to 03/2013Charge NurseWhispering Pines Nursing Home － Monticello, IndianaConducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
09/2010 to 07/2012Charge NurseChase Center － Logansport, IndianaPerformed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Tested glucose and administered injections. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
12/1998 to 09/2010Psychiatric Attendant/QMALogansport State Hospital － Logansport, IndianaCharted and recorded information in client charts. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose. Documented all patient information including progress notes. Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Clerk, Clients, Audits, Basis, Documentation, Infection Control, Progress, Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cna, Instructor, Team Player, Associate
