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LVN CHARGE NURSE
Summary
Credentialed LVN offering 3 years and 4 months of experience providing compassionate care in long term / skilled environment.
Skills
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Experience
LVN Charge Nurse|Acadia Healthcare Inc. - New Bedford , MA|10/2020 - Current
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
- Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Implemented interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
- Prioritized care and assessed needs through skilled triaging of incoming phone calls from ER and inpatient units.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
LVN Charge Nurse|Acadia Healthcare Inc. - Orem , UT|09/2020 - 10/2020
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Worked with RN/MD/NP to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and specimen testing.
LVN Charge Nurse|Acadia Healthcare Inc. - Palm Springs , CA|05/2017 - 09/2020
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and blood / specimen testing.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Worked with MD / NP to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Worked with [Job title] to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
Home Health LVN (part Time)|American Senior Communities - Crawfordsville , IN|01/2019 - 10/2019
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and specimen testing.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked with RN / MD to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
LVN Floor Nurse|Roka Adult Daycare - City , STATE|01/2017 - 04/2017
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
CNA|University Medical Center - City , STATE|01/2012 - 10/2013
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Used mobility devices and Lifting equipment to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Education and Training
BlS Provider American Heart Association |City, State|Expected in 05/2023CPR : CPR
El Paso Community College|City, State|12/2016LVN (effective Thru 07-31-2022): Nursing
El Paso Community College|City, State|12/2015Associate of Arts: Nursing
Anamarc College -El Paso|City|01/2012CNA: Nursing
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School Attended
- BlS Provider American Heart Association
- El Paso Community College
- Anamarc College -El Paso
Job Titles Held:
- LVN Charge Nurse
- Home Health LVN (part Time)
- LVN Floor Nurse
- CNA
Degrees
- CPR :
LVN (effective Thru 07-31-2022) : Nursing
Associate of Arts : Nursing
CNA : Nursing
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