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Lpn Charge Nurse resume example with 16+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

I have a solid background working in medical environments supervising CNA's to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Certified in areas including including nursing and therapeutic recreation.

Skills
  • Post operative care
  • Medication administration
  • Nursing operations supervision
  • Patient counseling and support
Experience
LPN Charge Nurse, 04/2015 to Current
Granite County Medical CenterPhilipsburg, MT,
  • 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.
  • Supported professional development of nurses with ranging experience levels, encouraging continual education and adaptation to evolving circumstances.
  • 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.
  • Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
  • Supported nurses in providing routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
  • Prepared equipment for patient scans, surgeries, operations and routine visits to streamline doctor's role and support exceptional care.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Memory Care Director/LPN Charge Nurse, 01/2010 to 04/2015
Brookdale Senior LivingIrving, TX,
  • Kept family members abreast of important information regarding loved ones, including care, health issues and medication.
  • Personally gave prospective residents and families tours of memory care unit, answering questions about services and facility.
  • Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
  • Delivered continuous quality service, resulting in high satisfaction levels from families and residents.
  • Collaborated with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
  • Ordered all supplies needed for pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
  • Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
Activity Director, 01/2010 to 01/2014
Granite County Medical CenterPhilipsburg, MT,
  • Maintained records of activities and analyzed feedback from participants.
  • Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
  • Handled budgetary concerns, keeping all activities affordable.
  • Organized services such as transportation, event security, and catering.
  • Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
  • Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
  • Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
  • Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
  • Attained facility targets, including revenue goals and member retention rates.
  • Promoted monthly events and activities to increase participation and revenue.
  • Remained cognizant of camper dietary restrictions and allergies, confirming proper snacks and meals were distributed to each camper.
  • Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
  • Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Diversified recreational offerings by building and overseeing activity schedule.
  • Advertised for upcoming events to promote engagement and involvement.
LPN Charge Nurse, 01/2005 to 01/2010
Northwest HealthcareCity, STATE,
  • Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
  • Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
  • Supported nurses in providing routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1993
Roosevelt High School - Indianapolis, IN,
GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Therapeutic Recreation, Expected in 05/1997
Knoxville College - Knoxville, Tennessee,
GPA:
LPN: Nursing, Expected in 05/1996
Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN
GPA:
Accomplishments
  • Recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Activities and Honors
  • Member, Alumni Association
Certifications
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - 1996
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist
  • Activity Director Certified

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School Attended

  • Roosevelt High School
  • Knoxville College
  • Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana

Job Titles Held:

  • LPN Charge Nurse
  • Memory Care Director/LPN Charge Nurse
  • Activity Director
  • LPN Charge Nurse

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • LPN

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