LPN Charge Nurse Resume Example Granite County Medical Center

LPN CHARGE NURSE

Professional Summary

Experienced LPN that brings 18 years of experience, 12 of those in an office setting. Willingness to work and learn new skills.

Skills

Process evaluation
Employee performance
Patient care planning
Patient Management

Direct Patient Care
Patient care standards
Patient Assessments
EMR/EHR

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse10/2017 to Current
Granite County Medical Center – Philipsburg , MT

Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Administered medications to 26 patients and monitored response to medications.
Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to RNs and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using AOD.
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to Job titles and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.

LPN10/2012 to 10/2017
Archcare – Garrison , NY

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
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.
Delivered updates in patient status to Physician, recording all changes in medical records.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Emar to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

LPN04/2004 to 07/2012
Archcare – Queens , NY

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Delivered updates in patient status to Physician, recording all changes in medical records.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Emar to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

LPN09/2002 to 10/2004
Archcare – New York , NY

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Performed multiple functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
Delivered updates in patient status to RN, recording all changes in medical records.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Emar to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

Education

Diploma: General Studies06/1990Huntingdon High- City, State

Practical Nursing09/2002Mifflin County Career And Technology Center- City

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School Attended

Huntingdon High
Mifflin County Career And Technology Center

Job Titles Held:

LPN Charge Nurse
LPN

Degrees

Diploma : General Studies 06/1990
Practical Nursing 09/2002

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