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HOME HEALTH LPN
Professional Summary
Enthusiastic LPN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of tasks and training in medical field. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in area.
Skills
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Work History
08/2019 - CurrentHome Health LPN | Company Name - City, State
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising coordinator.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with case RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
08/2014 - CurrentCharge Nurse | Company Name - City, State
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Worked with other nurses, CNA's, and members of other departments to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
05/2019 - 08/2019Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse | Company Name - City, State
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering lab tests, vital signs, and dressing wounds.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to Physician .
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Education
08/2014State Technical College of Missouri, City, StateCertificate : Practical Nursing
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School Attended
- State Technical College of Missouri
Job Titles Held:
- Home Health LPN
- Charge Nurse
- Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse
Degrees
- Certificate : Practical Nursing
