Thoughtful and organized LPN with ample experience supporting general nursing staff in providing exceptional care to patients of varying need and distress. Team-oriented leader with flexibility and creativity through support of collaborative atmosphere and individuals' leveraging of personal strengths. Well-versed in quick analysis and assessment of patient charts to recommend care regimens based on extensive field experience. Credentialed LPN offering 30+ years of experience providing compassionate care in all types of nursing, such as psych, hospice, corrections and pediatric environment. Cares for all patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Fl. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Skills
Patient triage
Patient vital sign monitoring
Post operative care
Medication administration
Patient counseling and support
Verbal and written communication
Medical chart management
Education and Training
Bethel High SchoolBethel, CTExpected in 06/1971 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Lake Technical CenterEustis, FLExpected in 06/1985 ā āLPN: - GPA:
Experience
National Church Residences - LPN Charge Nurse Johnstown, OH, 12/2016 - Current
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Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
Supported nurses in providing routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
Supported professional development of nurses with ranging experience levels, encouraging continual education and adaptation to evolving circumstances.
Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
Directed medication administration and oversaw all patient care.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
National Church Residences - LPN Charge Nurse San Antonio, TX, 12/2007 - 07/2016
Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
Directed medication administration and oversaw all patient care.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
National Church Residences - LPN Charge Nurse Dublin, OH, 02/1998 - 12/2007
Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
Followed doctor and nurse instructions for medication management and charting of vital signs.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Assessed performance of individual nurses and developed improvement plans for struggling or deficient personnel.
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