Kewana Levy
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Accomplished Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Conway Physicians Group, showcasing expertise in care coordination and clinical leadership. Excelled in mentoring junior nurses and optimizing patient satisfaction, significantly enhancing team performance and patient care quality. Demonstrated exceptional decision-making and team leadership abilities, fostering a supportive and professional healthcare environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Conway Physicians Group
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
LPN
Kingston Nursing Center at Conway Medical Center
06.1998 - 06.2017
- Myrtle Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Documented clinical data precisely to meet regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
LPN Nursing Degree -
Conway School of Practical Nursing
Conway, SC06.1997
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Insurance verification
- Authorizations
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Conway Physicians Group
06.2017 - 02.2019
LPN
Kingston Nursing Center at Conway Medical Center
06.1998 - 06.2017
LPN Nursing Degree -
Conway School of Practical Nursing
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