Malissa Alvarez
Griffin
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills in patient care, wound dressing, and medication administration enhance ability to deliver exceptional care. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational abilities enable excellence in coordinating with healthcare teams and ensuring patient satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
Griffin
2024.03 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brightmoor Nursing Center
Griffin
2022.02 - 2022.03
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
Griffin
2018.12 - 2022.02
- Supervised nursing staff, enhancing quality of patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create effective patient care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
Savannah
2018.02 - 2018.12
LPN Charge Nurse
Tara Nursing and Transitional Care
Savannah
2016.11 - 2018.03
LPN Charge Nurse
Westbury Nursing and Rehab
Jackson
2015.09 - 2016.11
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA 2014.08 - 2015.08
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
American Public University
Charleston, WV 2011.08 - 2013.08
Skills
- Administration of medications
- Patient care assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control practices
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Healthcare compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Health promotion
- Nursing documentation
- Ethical practice
- Care plan development
- Disease prevention
- Geriatric care
- Quality improvement
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Surgical care
- Policy compliance
- Emergency care
- Medical paperwork processing
- Work planning and coordination
- Monitor IV fluids
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Immunization administration
- Physical assessments
- Adaptable and flexible
- Wound dressing
- Goal setting
- Pain management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- LPN
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
2024.03 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Brightmoor Nursing Center
2022.02 - 2022.03
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
2018.12 - 2022.02
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
2018.02 - 2018.12
LPN Charge Nurse
Tara Nursing and Transitional Care
2016.11 - 2018.03
LPN Charge Nurse
Westbury Nursing and Rehab
2015.09 - 2016.11
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College
2014.08 - 2015.08
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
American Public University
2011.08 - 2013.08