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Darlene Haulman

Lebanon

Summary

Seasoned LPN Charge Nurse with considerable experience in providing primary patient care and managing nursing staff. Known for strong leadership skills, proficiency in patient assessment, and ability to develop effective care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1983
1983
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Lebanon Skilled nursing and Rehab
Lebanon
06.1988 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care standards.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
  • Managed daily shift operations and delegated tasks among nursing staff.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and facility policies consistently.
  • Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
  • Resolved patient concerns and addressed family inquiries professionally.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
  • Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collected urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.

LPN Charge Nurse

Oakview Nursing Home
Lebanon
11.1985 - 06.1988

Only in house nurse on evening shift for 50 residents.

Provided medicine and treatments for all residents in a timely manner.

Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.

Supervised CNA staff providing guidance, support, and ongoing education.

Provided complete personal care ie: bathing, showering, hair removal, hair care, nail care, dressing, toileting, turning and repositioning my residents.

Monitored residents health needs, changes, improvements and declined and reported promptly to doctor.

Education

Cedar Crest High School
Lebanon, Pa

Some College (No Degree) - LPN

Lebanon Area Vocational Technical School
Lebanon, Pa

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Emergency response
  • Care plan development
  • Medical record management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Geriatric care
  • ICD-10
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Diabetes management expertise

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Lebanon Skilled nursing and Rehab
06.1988 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Oakview Nursing Home
11.1985 - 06.1988

Cedar Crest High School

Some College (No Degree) - LPN

Lebanon Area Vocational Technical School
Darlene Haulman