LPN Charge Nurse Resume Example Company Name

LPN CHARGE NURSE

Professional Summary

Dedicated Charge Nurse skilled in geriatrics and pediatrics, demonstrated over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Well-versed in quality patient care, medications and end of life care, with a passion for creating a trusting and efficient care environment.

Skills

Employee performance
Staff education
Chronic disease management
Direct Patient Care

Staff education and training
Patient Management
Patient care standards
Patient Assessments

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse, 06/2016 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Software.
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 direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Conducted 1 patient assessments per day to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Actively engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Case manager.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to Case manager s and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

LPN Charge Nursee, 07/2010 to 09/2015
Company Name – City, State

Conducted 2-3 patient assessments per week to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
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.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Software.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
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.
Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
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.
Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 5 to 40 patients per day in 150-bed unit.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
Communicated, updated and advocated care plans to patients and family.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising D.O.N..
Managed patient admissions and discharges from hospital to homecare, extended care facility or self-care.
Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
Developed and advocated patient care plans.
Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to other nurses,D.O.N.,and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Administered medications to 40 patients and monitored response to medications.
Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
Conducted 2-3 patient assessments per week to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
Managed medical supply and equipment inventory.

LPN Charge Nurse, 07/2002 to 09/2015
Company Name – City, State

Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments.
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 direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Managed patient admissions and discharges from hospital to homecare, extended care facility or self-care.
Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Administered medications to 50 patients and monitored response to medications.
Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
Participated in non-invasive medical procedures as instructed by surgeons.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising R.N..
Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
Conducted 2-3 patient assessments per week to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.

Education

LPN: 05/1989
Anderson School of Practical Nursing - City

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