Staff Nurse Care

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WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

JOANNA DAVIDSON

**** ******** **** *** *, LOUISVILLE, KY 40214

C: 502-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Experienced lpn professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Responsible lpn with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 27 years of experience in healthcare.

Hospice and palliative care experience

Palliative care awareness

Patient/family focused

Patient evaluation/intervention

Thorough physical assessments

Patient and family advocacy

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Tracheotomy care

Professional bedside manner

Successfully directs staff meetings

Georgetown Manor Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor // Louisville, KY // March 2013 to Current Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Followed infection control procedures.

Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Nazareth Home

Charge Nurse // Louisville, KY // October 2006

Ensured top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity. Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation. Built rapport with patients and family members in an effort to deliver exceptional care. Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Delegated staff nurse duties.

Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Diploma - Practical nursing

Spencerian College // Louisville, KY // 1991

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