Terri LeAn
Bolivar
Summary
Seasoned LPN Charge Nurse with considerable experience in providing primary patient care and managing nursing staff. Known for strong leadership skills, proficiency in patient assessment, and ability to develop effective care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN charge nurse
Glendale Gardens
Springfield
08.2025 - Current
- Serve as charge nurse overseeing clinical operations, staff coordination and quality of resident care on assigned shifts.
- Supervise nursing staff, assign duties, and ensure accurate medication administration and documentation.
- Conduct resident assessments, develop care plans and coordinate referrals to physicians and therapy services.
- Mentor and train team members on clinical best practices and facility policies to maintain high standards of care.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges with healthcare teams.
Hospice LPN
Compassus Hospice
Springfield
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
LPN Field Nurse
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice
Springfield
04.2020 - 07.2024
- Provided direct patient care in home environments for diverse medical needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patients' health status regularly.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
Hospice LPN
Regional Hospice
Springfield
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families in home and long term care settings.
- Educated families on disease processes and caregiving techniques for support and comfort.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospice protocols and best practices in patient care.
LPN Team Lead
Greene County Detention Center
Springfield
12.2012 - 03.2018
- Developed strong leadership skills while managing a team of LPNs in a fast-paced correctional setting.
- Conduct daily sick calls of inmates and treat accordingly.
- Played a key role in updating policies and procedures in order to obtain NCCHC accreditation.
Education
Licensed practical nurse - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College
BolivarHospice LPN -
Compassus Hospice
SpringfieldLPN Field Nurse -
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice
SpringfieldSkills
- Team leadership
- Triage assessment
- Workflow and patient management
- Palliative care
- Mental health care
- EMR updating
- Symptom management
- Compassionate care
Timeline
LPN charge nurse
Glendale Gardens
08.2025 - Current
Hospice LPN
Compassus Hospice
07.2024 - 08.2025
LPN Field Nurse
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice
04.2020 - 07.2024
Hospice LPN
Regional Hospice
03.2018 - 04.2020
LPN Team Lead
Greene County Detention Center
12.2012 - 03.2018
Licensed practical nurse - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College
Hospice LPN -
Compassus Hospice
LPN Field Nurse -
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice