PATRICIA D. DENNIS-LPN LP51844
Twin Oaks Assisted Living
Hagerstown
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse with over 15 years of nursing experience in assisted living, memory care, and long-term care settings. Experienced in resident assessments, medication administration, chronic disease management, dementia care, wound care, admissions and discharges, physician communication, and care coordination. Proven ability to supervise nursing staff, train new nurses, and build trusting relationships with residents and their families. Dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, person-centered care while maintaining compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
Work History
Charge Nurse (LPN)
3 Years 6 Months- Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents in an assisted living setting.
- Perform resident assessments and promptly report changes in condition to physicians and nurse practitioners.
- Administer medications and treatments safely according to physician orders and medication administration guidelines.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and follow-up care.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.
- Maintain accurate documentation using PointClickCare (PCC).
- Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
- Supervise nursing assistants and provide guidance to ensure quality resident care.
Charge Nurse
13 Years- Began employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant and advanced to Licensed Practical Nurse through dedication and professional growth.
- Served as Charge Nurse in an Assisted Living Memory Care unit.
- Assessed resident conditions and implemented timely nursing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Supervised nursing assistants and delegated resident care responsibilities.
- Trained and mentored more than seven newly hired nurses.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, nurse practitioners, and families to provide individualized resident care.
- Maintained compliance with Maryland regulations, facility policies, and infection prevention standards.
- Documented resident care accurately using PointClickCare (PCC).
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skills
PointClickCare (PCC)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Windows Operating Systems
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Maryland
- CPR & First Aid Certified
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Assisted Living Care
- Memory Care & Dementia
- Resident Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Fall Prevention
- Infection Control
- Admissions & Discharges
- Physician & Family Communication
- Care Coordination
- Staff Training & Supervision
- PointClickCare (PCC)
- CPR & First Aid Certified
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking
- Leadership and staff mentoring
- Organization and time management
- Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Timeline
Charge Nurse (LPN)
Twin Oaks Assisted Living
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Charge Nurse
Brooke Grove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 01.2022Read More
University of The District of Columbia
Licensed Practical Nurse
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