Gertrude Butler
Gates
Summary
Compassionate LPN with expertise in medication administration and health assessment. Committed to ensuring patient safety and effective care coordination. Proven ability to manage emergency situations and maintain documentation accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community LPN
Western Tidewater Community Services Board
Suffolk
05.2017 - 02.2025
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses to ensure safety.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Reviewed and verified physician orders for accuracy before implementation by nursing staff to ensure safety.
- Conducted regular health assessments and documented findings with precision.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to strengthen care coordination.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Educated patients on conditions and medications, fostering self-care skills to promote better health outcomes.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Ensured proper inventory management of medications and supplies to support patient care.
Skilled Unit Nurse
American Health Associates Inc.
Norfolk
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Delivered medications and treatments according to healthcare provider instructions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Assisted in patient hygiene and daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Engaged in staff training to improve healthcare knowledge to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Addressed emergencies swiftly to ensure patient safety promptly according to established protocols.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Career Development Center
Newport News, VA03-1996
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Roanoke Chowan Comm College
Ahoskie, NC05-1995
High School Diploma -
Fox Lane High School
Bedford, NY06-1977
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Health assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Care coordination
- Emergency management
- Infection control
- Health education
- Diabetes management
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health support
- End-of-life care
- Direct patient care
- Patient safety protocols
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Behavioral assessment
Timeline
Community LPN
Western Tidewater Community Services Board
05.2017 - 02.2025
Skilled Unit Nurse
American Health Associates Inc.
03.2016 - 05.2017
Diploma - Nursing
Career Development Center
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Roanoke Chowan Comm College
High School Diploma -
Fox Lane High School