Anthony Cowan
Muncie
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Yorktown Manor, excelling in patient triaging and critical thinking. Proven track record in developing individualized care plans and enhancing quality of care standards. Empathetic leader skilled in managing nursing staff and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Yorktown Manor
Yorktown
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities to enhance overall patient outcomes.
- Developed strategies that improved quality of care standards within the unit, resulting in better patient satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING/DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Five Star Residences
Noblesville
12.2022 - Current
- Managed nursing staff and daily operations in nursing department
- Scheduled nursing staff shifts
- Filled in for executive director during absences to maintain continuity
UNIT MANAGER OF MEMORY CARE & COMPANION/STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Hamilton Trace
Fishers
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed training needs, coordinated monthly training sessions, and hired qualified staff
- Disciplined staff and ensured compliance with licensing and certification requirements
- Managed on-call duties and oversaw daily educational operations
DIRECTOR OF NURSING/DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Sugar Fork Crossing
Anderson
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed nursing staff and oversaw daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care
- Coordinated nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage
- Filled in for Executive Director during absences to ensure continuity of leadership and support
LPN
Tender Care HHC
Indianapolis
06.2014 - 01.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to monitor patient conditions and inform care decisions
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements while assisting with feeding and monitoring to support nutritional care
- Applied sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures, ensuring safety and compliance with health standards
LPN
AMG Specialty Hospital
Muncie
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Administered prescribed medications and initiated intravenous fluids to alleviate patient symptoms and support recovery
- Collected and documented vital signs to monitor patient conditions and inform treatment decisions
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and implemented adjustments
- Sterilized equipment and supplies with germicides and autoclaves, ensuring safety for patients and staff
Education
NURSING LPN -
IVY TECH/KAPLAN COLLEGES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN12.2010
EMT/CPR INSTRUCTOR -
IVY TECH COLLEGE
MUNCIE, IN10.2009
Skills
- Patient triaging
- Samples collection
- Caring for wounds
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Documenting incidents
- Tracking symptoms
- Narcotics inventory
- Healthcare platforms
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Multi-tasking
- Empathy
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Yorktown Manor
10.2025 - Current
DIRECTOR OF NURSING/DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Five Star Residences
12.2022 - Current
UNIT MANAGER OF MEMORY CARE & COMPANION/STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Hamilton Trace
01.2022 - 12.2022
DIRECTOR OF NURSING/DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Sugar Fork Crossing
01.2020 - 01.2022
LPN
Tender Care HHC
06.2014 - 01.2020
LPN
AMG Specialty Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2014
NURSING LPN -
IVY TECH/KAPLAN COLLEGES
EMT/CPR INSTRUCTOR -
IVY TECH COLLEGE