Dedicated nursing professional with [Number] years of experience in providing compassionate patient care to individuals in [Type] settings. Proven talents in [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise]. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
Arbor Company - LPN, Charge Nurse Mount Laurel, NJ, 08/2015 - Current
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Established and continuously optimized individual work assignments.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Managed care for post-operative patients
Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Ensured quality patient care and maintenance of rooms in alignment with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
Managed various medications and treatments, which included IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections .
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Traind new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Chris Kids - Director of Nursing Atlanta, GA, 02/2012 - 05/2015
Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions in nursing department .
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Participated in [Timeframe] management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Human Good - LPN La Jolla, CA, 11/2009 - 02/2015
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Delivered updates in patient status to supervisor, recording all changes in medical records.
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