Stacey Mathews
Concord
Summary
As a Licensed Practical Nurse with experience as a charge nurse and in wound care in long-term care facilities, I have gained extensive knowledge and skills in providing quality patient care. My background has also equipped me with the ability to manage a team and handle complex wound care cases effectively. I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of patients and ensuring their well-being
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Spalding Post Acute Care
10.2024 - 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.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Heartiage Inn of Barnsvillie
10.2023 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Unit Manager/LPN Wound Care Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare of Griffin
06.1990 - 10.2023
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Mentored new hires during orientation periods for seamless integration into the team while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College-Flint River Ca
1533 US -19 Thomaston GA 3028612-2020
Skills
- As a Licensed Practcal Nurse (LPN), I possess a wide range of skills that a crucical in providing compassionate and effective healthcare theses skills includes patiente,medication administration, vital sign monitoring, wound care,and the ability to work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensurse the best possible outcome for the patients My knowlege medical termionology,strong communication skills,and attention to detail make me valuable assest in any healthcare setting
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Spalding Post Acute Care
10.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Heartiage Inn of Barnsvillie
10.2023 - 10.2024
Unit Manager/LPN Wound Care Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare of Griffin
06.1990 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Crescent Technical College-Flint River Ca
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