A recent graduate of an LPN-ASN program offering expert clinical skills and judgment with quality-driven and strong interpersonal abilities. Dedicated and well-qualified nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation.
Patient-focused nursing professional with 29 years of hands-on experience as an LPN delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in long-term, hospital, and home settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Top skills in medication administration, compliance reporting and on wound care. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices. Highly knowledgeable in infection control.
Skills
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Educating families
Regulatory requirements
Assisting physicians
Medication and IV administration
Empathetic and compassionate
Good work ethic
Planning & organizing
Culturally sensitive
Disease management programs
IV drug therapy management
Vascular care understanding
Colostomy care familiarity
Care of wounds
Tracheostomy care
Experience
11/2015 to Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Home HealthRes-Care, Inc. – Chambersburg, PA,
Conducts visits in the patient's place of residence, assessing their condition, progress toward goals, and providing them with quality nursing care.
Coordinate with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Utilizes a holistic approach while providing skilled nursing interventions according to the plan of care.
Performs and accurately documents comprehensive assessments utilizing the EHR
Observe and communicates concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to patient care manager and primary healthcare provider.
Collect biological specimens and package them for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Uses sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures including insertion of urinary drainage systems, maintenance of vascular access devices, and pleurx catheter drains.
Provide disease process education and medication management to patients, family members and/or caregivers.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings, including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, and applying medicated compounds.
08/2000 to 10/2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Resource PoolWest Virginia University Medicine – City, STATE,
In collaboration with RN, managed high acuity, six patient assignments providing education, IV therapy, and wound care.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics, and observations about behaviors or responses.
Promoted care and education to patients with multiple chronic diseases.
Respectfully provided care, behavioral, and emotional support for those with mental illness.
Treated nervous disorder patients having seizures, stroke, head trauma, and cranial surgeries.
Managed care for the orthopedic patient with joint replacement, degenerating bone diseases, congenital deformities, and bone fractures.
Passionately cared for the end-of-life patient and provided comfort for their families.
Provided direct clinical care to the pediatric patient with cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, and postoperative cardiac and complex brain and spinal surgeries.
Delivered quality care to the maternity patient and newborn; conducting postpartum care and education to mothers.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, outcomes, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
08/1993 to 12/2000
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nurse SupervisorFormerly Heartland Of Preston County – City, STATE,
Supervised up to six nursing assistants per shift; delegating tasks based on patient needs in a skilled nursing environment.
Implemented new daily assignments based on the evaluation of staffing requirements.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Observed and reported changes in the condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights, and beliefs.
Assisted with the development, optimization, and management of nursing standards and policies.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on facility policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Participated in multi-disciplinary care plan conferences involving patients, and their families.
Meticulously performed weekly skin checks on all patients.
Education and Training
Expected in 11/2022 to to
Associate of Science: Nursing Fairmont State University - Fairmont, WV GPA:
Outstanding LPN-ASN Student Recipient
Expected in 08/1993 to to
Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse Monongalia County Technical Education Center - Morgantown, WV GPA:
West Virginia State Board of Licensed Practical Nurse license number 19769
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