Dependable Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse, with background working in geriatrics and patients in the post subacute and chronic homecare environments. To deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support as per policy. Highly observant, detail-oriented and diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs.
Skills
Multi-tasking and prioritize
Empathetic and compassionate
Caring for wounds
First Aid/CPR
Transcribing Orders
HIPAA Compliance
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Patient Care
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, 05/2019 - Current State Of Ohio – London, OH,
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Patient Care Manager.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering IM/SUQ Medications, CBG and dressing wounds.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 10/2005 - 04/2019 State Of Ohio – Hamilton County, OH,
Administered patient care to 44 patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication for hydration and antibiotic therapy.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding to promote proper patient nutrition.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Prevented infection and cross-contamination by discarding used equipment into proper receptacles and proper hand hygiene.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Worked with healthcare team, including 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.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Provided training and supervision to 4 to 5 cnas' in 44 bed unit.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
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