licensed practical nurse resume example with 19+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in a variety of settings in Iowa and Minnesota. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Dedicated and compassionate to people served, with ability to advocate with changing and challenging health needs changes in patients with a simultaneously changing healthcare field. Confident and accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Advocate for safe environment for residents, as well as colleagues. Prioritize proactive/preventative strategies.
Skills
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Patient Charting
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Conditions Reporting
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Regulatory Requirements
Staff Direction and Task Delegation
Empathetic and Compassionate
Documenting Incidents
Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
Caring for Wounds
Work Planning and Coordination
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse, 02/2022 - Current Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources – Richton, MS,
Support nursing team members and other interdisciplinary team members of Accura to promote high quality of care standards, with adherence to federal and state regulations.
Exchange SPC, UCI, and perform I&O urinary catheter procedures as applicable.
Provide wound care, including but not limited to Stage 4/complex wound care, and wound vacuum assist as applicable.
Process all physician orders timely
Reconcile medications/treatments as delivered between routine cycle refills, as well as exchange monthly and/or bi-monthly batch fill of meds for accuracy. Inform DON of any supplies needed timely to ensure adequate nursing supplies in stock.
Administer medications/treatments as ordered, and obtain vitals as applicable. Complete focused nursing assessments within scope of practice as delegated.
Monitor UAP in supporting residents' healthcare needs, offer education/training reinforcement as applicable to promote high quality care.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to assist nursing team as revise and/or develop care plans for patients.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Coordinate patient appointments, including medical transportation and ensure insurance coverage as applicable.
Collaborate with dietary as applicable on dietary needs of new admits, changes in status, or any dietary related needs
Support a healthy environment for residents and employees with reinforcement of infection control procedures as applicable, and provide education and training reinforcement ongoing as applicable.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/2018 - 02/2022 Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources – Hattiesburg, MS,
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Assembled and used SPC, UCI, and I&O catheters, gastrostomy, jejunostomy, and G/J tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Coordinated excellent training with competency skills evaluations of unlicensed healthcare staff, by networking with qualified professionals employed by medical suppliers, for client specific health needs.
Training UAP and observing competency skills return demonstration, as delegated by RN supervisor for any health related needs for individuals served, within scope of practice.
Maintaining proof of UAP training of all healthcare needs as required for federal and/or state regulations as applicable.
Ensure safe patient handling procedures adhered to and/or advocated for, and secure proper professional evaluation of resident with any change in health status as applicable.
Prevent workplace injury with supports to ensure any adaptive equipment secured to protect not only residents, but also employees supporting individuals with high medical needs.
Supporting Hospice Care needs at end of life, to help individuals receive best quality of life, as surrounded by familiar loved ones as facing terminal diagnosis.
Supporting individuals with complex mental health and/or MI/CD dual diagnosis- to improve quality of life, while remaining safe in least restrictive community setting.
Prepare and/or review all monthly MAR/TAR and follow up if any discrepancies noted per agency policy/procedure.
LPN, 2016 - 12/2018 Elara Caring – Uxbridge, MA,
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Assist residents to a variety of community based medical appointments and/or surgical procedures as applicable.
Assist with admissions and/or hospitalizations, and assist with transfers and/or discharges.
Adhere to regulations in MN licensed ICF facilities, as well as licensed waivered settings as regulated.
Assist with training unlicensed staff on 8 hour medication administration course, as developed by RN with competency skills test, to verify med staff meet minimum requirements.
Certified as CPR/First Aid instructor, to teach and observe competency skills for employees as delegated.
Ensure medical supplies and/or enteral nutrition supplies ordered timely as applicable.
Commute to a variety of homes in Rochester, MN area, to support agency needs, based on collaboration with REM nursing team and IDT members as applicable.
LPN, 2004 - 2016 Elara Caring – Washington, MN,
Monitored unlicensed staff performance and provided coaching and education via Health Counseling Services and/or resources developed by an RN or Healthcare Professional, for training reinforcement and/or counseling to staff. Document and maintain all training of UAP for reference as needed.
Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education. Network with qualified professionals to provide resident specific health needs training to unlicensed staff. Competency evaluations of UAP completed by professionals or as delegated by RN, and maintain training logs.
Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
Work with OMC on specific care plans to have client specific protocols mirrored within OMC and community based settings, to efficiently and effectively ensure OMC healthcare providers have written protocols to facilitate best/ appropriate responses to residents' complex medical needs are supported.
Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies/potential pandemic incidences. Pandemic supply room prepared in facility during Ebola concerns as CDC advised.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients. Assist OMC Physician on all facility rounds.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, progress, and medication side effects.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures as applicable.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures at clinics, hospitals, and other community based settings.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Education and Training
Practical Nursing Diploma: Practical Nursing, Expected in 06/2004 - Rochester Community And Technical College - Rochester, MN GPA: Status -
Graduated with Honors, Practical Nursing- 2004
Special Recognition/Monetary Award received during Covid Pandemic within Lutheran Social Services, for initiation/networking for agency wide preparation for pandemic/PPE securement
Past experience as AHA certified BLS First Aid/CPR instructor
Extensive education and experience supporting individuals with, but not limited to; complex wound/ostomy needs, urological needs, MI/CD needs, developmental disabilities, neurological specialty needs, and alzheimer's/dementia needs, COPD/respiratory health needs. Over 1 year experience LTC setting.
Participated in volunteering at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch of Stewartville, MN. Supported persons in equestrian experience as requested, as people of all ages/needs safely enjoyed trailriding horses. Horses were groomed/saddled as needed. I followed the lead (Betty) and the group of riders from the very back to observe for and/or assist if any concerns would arise during trail ride.
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