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INTAKE NURSE, FOR HH & HOSPICE
Summary
Ambitious LPN with experience facilitating admission process with appropriate level of care. Advanced skill in working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Competent and caring LPN offering over 17 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Compassionate LPN accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
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Experience
Quantum Home Health Care And Promise Care Hospice | City , STATEIntake Nurse, for HH & Hospice09/2019 - Current
- Monitored patient's vital signs and initiated corrective action for adverse symptomatology.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system.
- Coordinated services with physicians for comprehensive patient care.
- Gathered entire medical histories and information related to patient's treatment procedure.
- Interpreted X-rays, labs and EKGs to notify physician of abnormal results.
- Administered medication in accordance with physician orders to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information and emotional reassurance.
- Completed follow up phone calls in timely manner to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
ODVA | City , STATELPN Floor Nurse, Charge Nurse06/2018 - 09/2019
- Monitored patient's vital signs and initiated corrective action for adverse symptomatology.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system.
- Coordinated services with physicians for comprehensive patient care.
- Interpreted X-rays, labs and EKGs to notify physician of abnormal results.
- Administered medication in accordance with physician orders to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information and emotional reassurance.
- Completed follow up phone calls in timely manner to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
CCMH Ortho | City , STATEOffice Nurse for a Dr.03/2017 - 06/2018
- Monitored patient's vital signs and initiated corrective action for adverse symptomatology.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system.
- Coordinated services with physicians for comprehensive patient care.
- Gathered entire medical histories and information related to patient's treatment procedure.
- Interpreted X-rays, labs and EKGs to notify physician of abnormal results.
- Interviewed pre-operative patients to gather data for admission planning, pre-admission screening and teaching.
- Maintained current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops and conferences.
- Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information and emotional reassurance.
- Completed follow up phone calls in timely manner to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education and Training
Great Plains Technology Center | City, StateLPN in Licensed Practical Nurse02/2003
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Job Titles Held:
- Intake Nurse, for HH & Hospice
- LPN Floor Nurse, Charge Nurse
- Office Nurse for a Dr.
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- LPN in Licensed Practical Nurse
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