LPN Charge Nurse Resume Example St. Gerard's Community Of Care

LPN CHARGE NURSE

Summary

Enthusiastic individual, licensed to practice in North Dakota, with 3+ years of experience skills in working at both team-based and independent capacities. I bring strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. I am excited to accept new challenges .

Skills

Bilingual ,proficient in Spanish and English
Medical records management
Regulatory compliance
Medication administration
Process improvement
Blood glucose meter
Spirometers and Accesories
Nebulizer treatments
Wound care
Application of dressings
Insertion of catheters
Trachestomy care

Oral suctioning
Oxygen therapy
G-tube feedings and care
Ethics and confidentiality
Communication
Teamwork and dependability
Leadership
Critical thinking
Time management
Professionalism
Prescription ordering
Electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Experience

LPN Charge NurseApr 2020 to Current
St. Gerard's Community of Care － Hankinson, ND

Address resident care needs, collect vitals, dress wounds and manage catheters.
Administered prescribed medications
Chart changes in residents conditions and discuss concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Collect biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides to protect patients and staff from infection.
Check and record residents food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Administer general care to residents, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and lab testing.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Communicate effectively with residents and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervise residents suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Observe strict confidentiality and safeguard all resident-related information.
Direct implementation of improved resident care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Utilize computerized Resource and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Assist residents with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Monitor infection (Covid-19)control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Acting as a responsible and visible leader within the ward to junior staff and nurses.
Enforce regulations requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medications during change of shift
Administer full narcotics assuming full responsibility for possesion of keys

LPNOct 2018 to Feb 2020
Val Verde Rural Health Clinic － Del Rio, TX

Assissting with tests, procedures and provide patient care support
Taking patient's medical histories, vital signs,and maintaining documentation
Participate in education,research and performance improvement activities
Coordinate work flow, assist with the communication within the work station
Maintain professional growth and development within nursing field
Administering medications and vaccines.
Scheduling appointments and sending referrals
Sterilize equipment and supplies using germicides to protect patients and staff from infection.
Monitor infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Observe strict confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information.
Answer patient calls, identify issues and determine how to best provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

LPNJul 2017 to Feb 2020
Aveanna Healthcare Services － Del Rio, TX

Continuously observe and assess patients condition and changes in care needs and report changes in condition to supervisorand/or physician as appropiate.
Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
Document all activities,assessments,nursing actions,responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.
Recognize changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implement care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
Accepting responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations,accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient according to OSHA standards.
Educate patient and family regarding the disease process,self -care techniques, and prevention strategies, and meeting the patient's nursing needs.
Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs,continued education units,internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.

Education and Training

Some College (No Degree), NursingSouthwest Texas Junior College － Uvalde, TX

Honor Roll 2016
Dean's List Honoree 2016

Honors

Made Dean's list
Made Presidents's Honor Roll list

Additional Information

I was elected to be President of the nursing club . I was responsible for conducting meetings,preparing agendas for meetings,attend all meetings, communicate with club members, and promote activities.
I am bilingual,proficient in Spanish and English.

Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse , multistate , license #L16987
Basic Life Support for Health Care (BLS)

Work Enviroment

Skilled Nursing Facility
Clinical in the Pediatric department and Family Practice.
Pediatric Home Health

Software and computer skills

EClinicalWorks
Workday
ImmTrac2
American HealthTech
Paragon
Electronic prescriptions (e-prescribing)
Email communication
Google
Outlook

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

St. Gerard's Community of Care
Val Verde Rural Health Clinic
Aveanna Healthcare Services

School Attended

Southwest Texas Junior College

Job Titles Held:

LPN Charge Nurse
LPN

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) , Nursing

LPN Charge Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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