LPN 3 Charge Nurse Resume Example Penn State Health

LPN 3 CHARGE NURSE

Professional Summary

Hello, My name is Nicole.

I am currently an LPN clinical ladder level lll at Penn State Health outpatient services. I have over 15 years of successful experience in Family medicine and wellness, Rheumatology, chronic pain /disease patients and knowledge of MMJ certification and process requirements. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in health care industry. Strengths in training other nurses, resident providers, and physicians alike. I also have a passion for learning and teaching on all levels of cannabis as a whole in regards to patient care. Being a patient advocate on a personal level myself. I would like the opportunity to grow with the industry of MMJ both to learn and grow with health and wellness for all patients alike.

Accomplishments

Super Awesome Mom & Wife

Chronic disease/pain patient and advocate

Collaborated with team of wonderfully talented and compassionate nurses, providers, and healthcare team alike to give the best patient care possible.

Work History

Penn State Health- LPN 3 Charge Nurse
Hershey/middletown, PA05/2013 - Current

Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Good Samaritan Hospital- LPN
Lebanon, PA07/2005 - 01/2013

Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
Provided comprehensive data on patient care, hospital procedures and nursing best practices.
Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
Utilized portable diagnostic assessment equipment.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
Strictly protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
Analyzed care plans and upheld JCAHO, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.

Sally Beauty Supply- Retail Associate
Lebanon, PA05/2003 - 05/2005

Provided professional telephone customer service pertaining to orders, promotions, store operations and products.
Skilled using cash register, including processing sales discounts and refunds.
Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
Trained in loss prevention, visual merchandising and general sales skills.
Engaged in on-going development of personal selling skills and product knowledge.
Kept areas clean, tidy and professional in appearance to maximize worker efficiency and promote customer engagement.
Performed stocking and informed management of low inventory quickly.
Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.

Skills

Patient Evaluation
Health Education
Medication Management
Disease Management
Laboratory Testing
Patient Information Collection
Treatment Planning
Infection Control
Medical Records Management

Medication Administration
Staff Management
Teaching
Patient Advocacy
Scheduling
HIPAA Compliance
Special Education
Patient Care

Education

Lebanon Catholic H.SLebanon, PA05/2000High School Diploma

LCCTCLebanon, PANo Degree: LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Penn State Health
Good Samaritan Hospital
Sally Beauty Supply

School Attended

Lebanon Catholic H.S
LCCTC

Job Titles Held:

LPN 3 Charge Nurse
LPN
Retail Associate

Degrees

High School Diploma
No Degree : LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN 3 Charge Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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