Donna Williams
Dover
Summary
Dedicated LPN charge nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and care plan development. Proven ability to supervise staff and manage compliance, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
IntelyCare
Quincy
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals throughout shifts in compliance with policies.
- Assessed health conditions, noting changes and reporting deviations from normal status.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring swift intervention when necessary.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, adhering to physicians' orders.
- Observed and documented symptoms and changes in patients' conditions accurately.
- Maintained high standards of patient care by following legal medication protocols.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bay Terrace Rehabilitation Center
Dover
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care at Bay Terrace Rehabilitation Center.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement care plans for residents.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals throughout shifts.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Documented patient progress and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Managed daily operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
Fairmount Long Term Care
Philadelphia
10.2011 - 10.2022
- Managed daily operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Documented patient progress and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on facility policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Chestnut Hill Lodge
Wyndmoor
02.2005 - 07.2013
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care as interim unit manager.
- Managed daily operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assisted in resolving patient concerns and improving overall satisfaction.
- Facilitated communication between families and medical staff regarding resident needs.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Parkview Hospital
Philadelphia
11.2001 - 08.2007
- Telemetry monitor, administered medication.
- Provided IV therapy and direct patient care.
LPN Field Nurse
Greenwich Services for Children
Philadelphia
05.2000 - 04.2002
- Conducted health assessments to monitor patient conditions and needs.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to each child's needs.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies consistently.
- Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical, and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Eastern Center For Arts And Technology
3075 Terwood Road Willow Grove, PA 1909002-2000
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School
Philadelphia, PA06-1984
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Staff supervision
- Compliance management
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Effective communication
- Nursing documentation
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse L2-0024520
- BLS expiration 6/2026
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
IntelyCare
12.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Bay Terrace Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Fairmount Long Term Care
10.2011 - 10.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Chestnut Hill Lodge
02.2005 - 07.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
Parkview Hospital
11.2001 - 08.2007
LPN Field Nurse
Greenwich Services for Children
05.2000 - 04.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Eastern Center For Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Germantown High School