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EILEEN PERINO

Erie

Summary

Compassionate LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Saint Mary's Home, skilled in vital signs monitoring and geriatric care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking. Recognized for delivering exceptional end-of-life care while fostering strong relationships with families and mentoring new staff for professional growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

SAINT MARY'S HOME/NIGHTINGALE
12.2014 - 11.2022
  • 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.
  • 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 attention of physicians.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • 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.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

LPN Charge Nurse

Pleasant Ridge Manor
04.1992 - 11.2014

SAME DUTIES AS MOST RECENT JOB

Education

LPN - Practical Nursing

CATHERINE McAULEY SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
MERCY HOSPITAL , PITTSBURGH, PA
02-1972

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

SAINT MARY'S HOME/NIGHTINGALE
12.2014 - 11.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Pleasant Ridge Manor
04.1992 - 11.2014

LPN - Practical Nursing

CATHERINE McAULEY SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
EILEEN PERINO