Cares for geriatric patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in SC. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Skills
Patient counseling and support
Verbal and written communication
Medication administration
Patient vital sign monitoring
Medical chart management
Post operative care
Customer service
Decision-making
Conflict resolution
PPE use
Active listening
Work ethic
People skills
Supervision
Experience
LPN Charge Nurse, 03/2017 - Current Stearns Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Granite City, IL,
Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing .
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse, 11/2008 - 03/2017 Stearns Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Granite City, IL,
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
LPN Charge Nurse, 01/2003 - 11/2008 Stearns Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Granite City, IL,
Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing .
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Education and Training
Nursing Certificate: Nursing, Expected in 05/2002 - Cherokee Technology Center - Gaffney, SC, GPA:
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