Patrice Dargan
Norfolk
Summary
Compassionate LPN with expertise in administering medications treatments and providing emotional support. I have trach, g tube, colostomy and hospice experience. Known for effective communication and collaboration, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care Advantage, Inc.
Chesapeake
07.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Provided assistance to patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. with daily living activities, prioritizing comfort and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during care processes.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing practices and protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LPN
5 Star Residential
Chesapeake
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Administered patient care including medication management and routine assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical supplies and equipment.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Mary's Home for Children
Norfolk
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during care processes.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care. Maintained tube feedings and medication administration, trach care and changes, g tube, colostomy, and catheter maintenance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Virginia Beach
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician instructions. Performed trach care, g- tube, gj- tube, colostomy, and wound care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beacon Shores
Virginia Beach
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care strategies.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during care processes.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols. Performed trach, g- tube, colostomy, and wound care.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Atria Senior Living
Virginia Beach
12.2010 - 02.2013
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Facilitated communication between families, patients, and healthcare team members.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with company policies.
- Ensured that all staff members were properly trained in the use of medical equipment and protocols.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing personnel or between patients and families and nursing personnel when necessary.
- Provided guidance to nurses, LPNs, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care policies and procedures.
- Performed assessments of patients' physical condition and reviewed medical histories to develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Supervised the administration of medications according to established guidelines.
- Provided education and support services to families regarding their loved ones' health conditions.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
LPN Charge Nurse
Province Place of Depaul
Norfolk
12.2008 - 08.2010
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with standards.
- Coordinated daily patient assessments, prioritizing needs and treatment plans effectively.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted routine evaluations of patient health status, documenting changes promptly.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff for effective care delivery.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Education
Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Medication administration, g tube, trach, colostomy care
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Catheter care
- Time management
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Indirect patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Charting and recording
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Geriatric care
- Medication reconciliation
- Transcribing orders
- Educating families
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
Certification
- BLS certification
Timeline
LPN
5 Star Residential
06.2023 - 07.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care Advantage, Inc.
07.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Mary's Home for Children
08.2017 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
11.2014 - 09.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beacon Shores
03.2013 - 11.2015
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Atria Senior Living
12.2010 - 02.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
Province Place of Depaul
12.2008 - 08.2010
Medical Careers Institute