Regina Pass
Commerce
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at NGHS, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective infection control measures and staff supervision. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and fostering professional growth among nursing staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
NGHS
01.2020 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care standards and protocols.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patients for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, documenting changes in care plans as needed.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
LPN Charge Nurse
Hall County Sheriff's Office
Gainesville Ga
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently within the department.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
LPN Charge Nurse Corrections
Medical College of Ga
Augusta Ga
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous documentation and reporting processes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided training and mentorship to new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
Education
Practical Nursing
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Mental health care
- Disease prevention
- Care plan development
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Call answering and assistance
- Patient observation
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
NGHS
01.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse Corrections
Medical College of Ga
04.2015 - 07.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Hall County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 01.2020
Practical Nursing
Lanier Technical College