Bonnie Lane
International Falls
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience as an LPN, specializing in patient care and team leadership, seeking to advance to a Registered Nurse role. Demonstrated expertise in managing healthcare teams while upholding exceptional standards of care, ensuring a collaborative environment that prioritizes optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for strong communication skills, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving abilities that enhance team performance and elevate patient satisfaction. Committed to continuous professional development and delivering compassionate care in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Good Samaritian Society
International Falls, MN
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and quality standards.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN
Lake Ridge Care Center/TCU
Buffalo, MN
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding health management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath, Sherburne County Correctional Facility
Elk River, MN
05.2023 - 09.2023
- This facility houses Federal and County inmates, brought in by state and local law enforcement, Federal Marshals, ICE, and FBI
- Intakes - Performed medical screening and clearance procedures for wide variety of criminal and mental health personalities
- Passed medications as prescribed to inmates
- Responded to “Codes”
- Scheduled clinic visits for inmates
- Implemented DETOX program; administered Librium (for ETOH withdrawal), Suboxone (for withdrawal/maintenance from Fentanyl, heroin, and multiple other drugs)
- EKGs and AED
Licensed Practical Nurse
Falls Good Samaritan Center
International Falls, MN
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed all LPN duties as assigned
- Trained new staff on facility procedures and patient care standards.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinic)
Allina Westhealth
Plymouth, MN
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Performed all clinic LPN duties in area of Internal Medicine
- COVID Clinic – provided COVID Testing and Vaccinations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Guardian Angels Care Center
Elk River, MN
12.2012 - 09.2020
- Primarily assigned to the Long-Term Care wing to administer all cares and assessments to residents; however, I was also assigned to the Transitional Care wing as needed
- Supervised all Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) assigned to the wing (per shift) in the accomplishment of their duties
- Conducted annual performance evaluations for CNAs
- Resolved scheduling conflicts that arose prior to and/or during the shift
- Coordinated with families, hospice, and social services as needed to ensure residents’ needs were met
- Provided education support for patients and their families
Licensed Practical Nurse
Falls Good Samaritan Center
International Falls, MN
01.2007 - 05.2011
- Performed all LPN duties as assigned
Education
Associate of Science -
Minnesota North College
Hibbing, MNLicensed Practical Nursing Program
Rainy River Community College
International Falls, MN01-2006
Skills
- Extensive health care experience
- Effective communication skills
- Wound management
- HIPAA regulations adherence
- Strong organizational skills
- Continuous guidance for staff
- Compassionate end-of-life support
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- License # 2548591
- Expiration Date: 2028
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- License #L-651226
- BLS Certification Date: June 2025 (includes AED and CPR certifications)
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Good Samaritian Society
01.2025 - 08.2025
LPN
Lake Ridge Care Center/TCU
05.2024 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath, Sherburne County Correctional Facility
05.2023 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Falls Good Samaritan Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinic)
Allina Westhealth
12.2020 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Guardian Angels Care Center
12.2012 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Falls Good Samaritan Center
01.2007 - 05.2011
Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Rainy River Community College
Associate of Science -
Minnesota North College