LVN Charge Nurse Resume Example Acadia Healthcare Inc.

LVN CHARGE NURSE

Professional Summary

Dependable Charge Nurse skilled in unit administration and staff management. Over 25 years of nursing experience and extensive knowledge of Geriactrics.

Support needs of Geriatric patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. Texas-licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills.

Skills

Employee performance
Direct Patient Care
Patient Management
Patient care standards

Medical Records Management
Chronic disease management
Patient Assessments

Work History

LVN Charge Nurse, 01/2008 to 05/2012
Acadia Healthcare Inc. – New Baltimore , MI

Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to DON and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician.

Bioterrorism Coordinator, 01/2007 to 01/2008
Southeastern Health – Lumberton , NC

Oversaw expenditures and worked with accounting department to manage budgets.
Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records and filing all documents.
Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed.
Oversaw productivity streams for ongoing and special projects.

CASA in the Heart of Texas, 08/2002 to 01/2005
Michelle Wells – City , STATE

Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Coordinated bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks and Lawson, including invoicing and accounts payable.
Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Composed internal memos and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed all documentation to eliminate errors.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Prepared meeting minutes and edited subcontractor proposals, project punch list, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.
Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate client care and reduce case management barriers.
Fostered professional networks and relationships with service and resource providers to promote continuity and quality of care for clients.
Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support.
Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.

Office Nurse , 08/1994 to 08/2000
Dr. Robert Hogue – City , STATE

Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Education

High School: General Studies, 05/1979
Lufkin High School - City, State

Licenses Vocational Nurse: Nursung, 08/1993
Ranger College - City, State

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School Attended

Lufkin High School
Ranger College

Job Titles Held:

LVN Charge Nurse
Bioterrorism Coordinator
CASA in the Heart of Texas
Office Nurse

Degrees

High School : General Studies , 05/1979
Licenses Vocational Nurse : Nursung , 08/1993

LVN Charge Nurse Resume Example

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