Torsha Perry
Thomaston
Summary
Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse known for strong patient assessment and effective communication skills. Experienced in coordinating patient care and facilitating smooth admissions and discharges, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through teamwork and compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Harborview of Thomastion
Thomaston
09.2006 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
- Managed medication administration and documentation processes.
- Conducted regular patient assessments and monitored vital signs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare team.
- Trained new nurses on policies and procedures effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulations consistently.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Flint River Technical
Thomaston, GA08-2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient care coordination
- Emergency response
- Care plan development
- Nursing compliance
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Harborview of Thomastion
09.2006 - Current
LPN - Practical Nursing
Flint River Technical