Experienced LPN with exceptional leadership, administrative and problem-solving abilities. Well-organized and forward-thinking with a good understanding of nursing procedures, unparalleled clinical skills and a strong background with a wide variety of patients. Valid Missouri license with background in Long-Term care, Hospice Care, and Mental Health.
Skills
Computer skills
Relationship building
Teambuilding
Supervision
Decision-making
Communication
Working collaboratively
Organizational skills
Customer service
Conflict resolution
Microsoft Office
Distributing medications
Assessing residents
Team management understanding
Order transcription
Experience
03/2021 to Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Team LeaderHearth Management – Glastonbury, CT,
Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
Directed medication administration and oversaw all patient care.
Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
Assisted with development, optimization and management of nursing standards and policies.
Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Followed doctor and nurse instructions for medication management and charting of vital signs.
Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
Supported nurses in providing routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
03/2020 to 03/2021
LPN Case ManagerPreferred Hospice – City, STATE,
Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family through dedicated listening, kind words and education.
Assisted terminally ill patients with personal care such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
Performed many patient assessments weekly.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
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.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
07/2015 to 03/2020
LPN/MDS CoordinatorGeneral Baptist Nursing Home – City, STATE,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
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.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to 60 patients.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Education and Training
Expected in 07/2015
Associate of Science: Practical Nursing Three Rivers College - Poplar Bluff, MO, GPA:
Expected in 03/2022
Bachelor of Science: Nursing University of Arkansas, Fayetteville - Fayetteville, AR GPA:
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