Christine McConnell
Havertown
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse striving to be the best i can be, and utilizing my skills while continuing to grow and learn everyday.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Pineview Healthcare and Rehab
Broomall, PA
07.2024 - 06.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to medical emergencies, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and quality standards.
- Managed daily assignments and delegated tasks to optimize workflow within the nursing unit.
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting health changes and communicating concerns to the healthcare team.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
LPN Charge Nurse
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
05.2016 - 10.2023
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers to manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the attention of physicians.
- 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.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal O'Hara High School
Springfield, PALPN Certificate - LPN
Delaware County Technical School
Folcroft, PA02-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Wound care
- Diabetic monitoring and care
- injections
- Nutritional support
- IVs
- Catheter care
- Provider communication
- Nursing documentation
Certification
Basic Life Support
Sept 2025-Sept 2027
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Pineview Healthcare and Rehab
07.2024 - 06.2026
LPN Charge Nurse
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Cardinal O'Hara High School
LPN Certificate - LPN
Delaware County Technical School