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LPN CHARGE NURSE
Professional Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 12 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to provide exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill a challenging new role in a Charge Nurse capacity to apply problem-solving and organization skills to improve level of care in health care settings.
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Work History
LPN Charge Nurse03/2020 to Current
Manhattan Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Jackson , MS
Manhattan Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Jackson , MS
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and [Type] treatment.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- 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.
- Conducted [Number] patient assessments per [Timeframe] to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to [Job title]s and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
LPN01/2016 to 03/2020
Unitypoint Health – Grundy Center , IA
Unitypoint Health – Grundy Center , IA
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and [Type] treatment.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- 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.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software].
- Conducted [Number] patient assessments per [Timeframe] 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.
- 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.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to [Job title]s and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
LPN Charge Nurse11/2008 to 12/2017
Manhattan Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Jackson , MS
Manhattan Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Jackson , MS
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
- 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.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to [Job title]s and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- 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.
- Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
- Conducted [Number] patient assessments per [Timeframe] to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software].
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and [Type] treatment.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing06/2019Florida College Of Health Science-
City,
State
License Practical Nurse: Nursing07/2006Eastern Suffolk BOCES-
City
Associate of Arts: Fashion Design12/2000Nassau Community College-
City,
State
CNA: Nursing Assistant05/1998SUNY At Farmingdale-
City
High School Diploma06/1996Deer Park High School-
City,
State
Certifications
- New York State Licensed Practical Nurse - #293220
- Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows 10.0, MS Word, PowerPoint, various web browsers and EHR, Sigma Care electronic health records
References available upon request
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School Attended
- Florida College Of Health Science
- Eastern Suffolk BOCES
- Nassau Community College
- SUNY At Farmingdale
- Deer Park High School
Job Titles Held:
- LPN Charge Nurse
- LPN
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Nursing 06/2019
License Practical Nurse : Nursing 07/2006
Associate of Arts : Fashion Design 12/2000
CNA : Nursing Assistant 05/1998
High School Diploma 06/1996
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