Indira Samaroo
Norfolk
Summary
LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Autumn Care Of Norfolk, excelling in patient care coordination and nursing staff supervision. Skilled in medication administration and critical thinking, I enhanced team performance and patient outcomes through effective training and mentorship, ensuring compliance with care standards and delivering compassionate support during challenging times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Autumn Care Of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
01.2009 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical observations.
- Trained and mentored new LPNs, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and policies.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
LPN Licensure - Nursing
Norfolk Technical SChool
Norfolk06-2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Emergency care
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- Infection control
- Nursing staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Autumn Care Of Norfolk
01.2009 - Current
LPN Licensure - Nursing
Norfolk Technical SChool