Jaime Johnson
Thomas
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN Charge Nurse with expertise in quality assurance initiatives and training new nurses. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering a positive work environment to promote professional growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodcrest Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Center
Elsmere, Ky
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to medical protocols.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies and improve health outcomes.
- Conducted training sessions for new nurses on best practices and compliance standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions, making timely interventions as needed.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and safety of prescriptions.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members through effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Led quality assurance initiatives that improved operational efficiency in patient care delivery systems.
- 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.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Carespring
Ft. Thomas, KY
01.2022 - 09.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Kentucky State Reformatory
La Grange, KY
03.2020 - 08.2023
Education
LPN - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Fort Mitchell, KY06-2018
Associate of Applied Business - Business
Brown Mackie College
Ft. Wright, KY06-2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Home health care
- Policy compliance
- Emergency care
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Care plan development
- Pediatric care
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Intravenous medications
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Physical assessments
- Infection control
- Nursing staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Adaptable and flexible
- Strong clinical judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Call answering and assistance
- Patient observation
- Staff supervision
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
- In-home care
- Care planning and modifications
- Management team support
- Performance monitoring
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient care
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodcrest Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Center
10.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Carespring
01.2022 - 09.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Kentucky State Reformatory
03.2020 - 08.2023
LPN - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Associate of Applied Business - Business
Brown Mackie College