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LVN CHARGE NURSE
Professional Summary
Support needs of Acute Medicare patients and Long term Care patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. California-licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills. Charge LVN skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities. Enthusiastic LVN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Medicare Charting and clinical assessments, and changes in condition. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Skilled Nursing environment.
Work History
Acadia Healthcare Inc. - LVN Charge NurseCedar Rapids , IA10/2019 - Current
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering TB tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN.
- Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful health outcomes and treatment initiatives.
Wellpath - Charge Licensed Practical NurseCoquille , OR03/2019 - 09/2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN and MD.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Proficient in PCC.
- Medicare documentation.
Bernice Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc - Charge Licensed Practical NurseBernice , LA12/2018 - 03/2019
- Created children's area in waiting room to create activity area and make practice more family-friendly.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN and MD.
- LVN to group of Cerebral Palsy Resident's with chronic and acute conditions.
- G-Tube feedings, medication administration, fluid administration
- Ordered prescribed medications, tube feeding formula's, all personal supplies.
- Assessed Resident's vital signs daily to recognize emergent change in conditions, and transport to hospital if needed.
- Took patients to routine MD appointments and carried out new orders from MD.
Mobile Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc - Certified Nursing AssistantMobile , AL09/2013 - 12/2018
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and kept Charge Nurse informed of changes.
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medical chart documentation
Education
08/2017Professional Medical Careers InstituteCity, StateAssociate of Science: Licensed Vocational Nurse
06/1982University of Southwestern LouisanaCityBachelor of Science: Business Administration And Management
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School Attended
- Professional Medical Careers Institute
- University of Southwestern Louisana
Job Titles Held:
- LVN Charge Nurse
- Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bachelor of Science : Business Administration And Management
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