Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn
Col. Robert Howard State Veterans Home
06.2024 - Current
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
LPN Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
08.2021 - Current
Traveling nurse at variety nursing home providing medication administration; treatments; acute/chronic charting; admissions and discharges.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - Current
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
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.
Provided wound care treatment using sterile and aseptic techniques
Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Sharkey Issaquena Nursing Home
04.2016 - 07.2020
Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
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.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
04.2008 - 04.2016
Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
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.
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.
Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
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.
Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
No Degree - License Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
01-2008
High School Diploma -
South Delta Highschool
Rolling Fork, MS
05-1996
Skills
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Medical documentation
Geriatric nursing
Tracheostomy care
Catheter care
Diabetes management
End-of-life care
IV therapy
Lab specimen collection
Wound care
Vital signs
Direct patient care
HIPAA compliance
Clinical documentation
Patient assessments
Breathing treatments
Timeline
Lpn
Col. Robert Howard State Veterans Home
06.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
08.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Pine Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Sharkey Issaquena Nursing Home
04.2016 - 07.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
04.2008 - 04.2016
No Degree - License Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
South Delta Highschool
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