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LPN CHARGE NURSE
Summary

Cares for quarantine patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Tennessee and mutistate nursing. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.

Skills
  • Patient record auditing
  • Performance management
  • Staff training
  • Patient assessments
  • Clinical Instruction
  • Patient care management
  • Computer skills
  • Troubleshooting
  • Planning
  • Communication
  • Supervision
  • Leadership
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Customer service
  • Training & Development
Experience
LPN Charge Nurse, Waters of Winchester , February 2014-CurrentWinchester , TN
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
  • Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
  • Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LPN Pediatric , Quality First Healthcare , January 2007-January 2014Columbia , TN
  • Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
  • Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
  • Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
  • Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
  • Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • 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.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
  • Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
  • Verified consistent delivery of compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
LPN, Fayetteville care rehabilitation , February 2006-December 2006Fayetteville , TN
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Verified that elderly patients felt welcomed in compassionate care setting by employing well-honed listening and communication skills.
  • Spoke with geriatric patients and caregivers, asking questions to determine illnesses, conditions and current medications.
  • Requested tests for patients to have taken at labs in effort to rule out specific medical conditions.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
CNA, Donaldson , December 2002-December 2004Fayetteville , TN
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Education and Training
Nursing LpnLpn, , , Shelbyville Tennessee Tech Center, , Shelbyville TNFebruary 2006
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Waters of Winchester
  • Quality First Healthcare
  • Fayetteville care rehabilitation
  • Donaldson

School Attended

  • Shelbyville Tennessee Tech Center

Job Titles Held:

  • LPN Charge Nurse
  • LPN Pediatric
  • LPN
  • CNA

Degrees

  • Nursing Lpn

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