LVN Charge nurse experienced with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Works effectively with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver exceptional care. Skilled at communicating on patients' levels and helping each feel comfortable with treatments. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, wound care and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Crescent City Skilled Nursing
05.2023 - 09.2025
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
Provided wound assessments and dressings. Diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
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.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
Experienced in providing care to psychiatric patients.
Able to identify the signs and symptoms of sepsis, pneumonia, and UTI.
Experienced in providing care for patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF),cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, to assess needs and determine the best options for care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA
05-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA
07.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Crescent City, CA
12.2020
Skills
Privacy and Confidentiality
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Strong Clinical Judgment
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Responsible and Dependable
Care Planning
Medication Administration
Patient Assessments
Direct Patient Care
Verbal and Written Communication
Patient Observation
Patient Education
Vital Signs Monitoring
Patient Charting
Wound Dressing
Certification
BLS Certified Expiration March 2025
Licensed LVN Expirtation February 2027
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS) Expiration March 2027
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified Expiration (PALS) March 2027