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LPN CHARGE NURSE
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with solid background working in diverse environments supervising GNAs and CNAs to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Certified in areas including IV management, CPR and First Aid.
Skills
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Experience
LPN Charge Nurse | 04/2018 to CurrentCare Initiatives - Linn Grove , IA
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
- Led [Number] team unit, promoting quality care for up to [Number] patients per day.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
- Oversaw medication administration to [Number] patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
- Provided continuous assessment of patients in [Type] unit from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
LPN | 06/2015 to 12/2017Catholic Health Initiative - Logan , IA
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with [Software].
- 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.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN | 03/2010 to 12/2014Catholic Health Initiative - Long Beach , CA
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- 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.
Education and Training
University Of The District Of Columbia - - City,State | | Some College (No Degree)Nursing Practice
University Of Yaounde - - City | Bachelor of ArtsEnglish Language And Literature, 06/1995
Certifications
- Maryland Board of Nursing License - 2019
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School Attended
- University Of The District Of Columbia
- University Of Yaounde
Job Titles Held:
- LPN Charge Nurse
- LPN
Degrees
- University Of The District Of Columbia - City , State | Some College (No Degree)
University Of Yaounde - City | Bachelor of Arts
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