Dedicated nursing professional with 21 years of experience in providing compassionate patient care to individuals in Longterm care, pediatric and acute care settings. Proven talents in LTC and acute care. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
Skills
Current VA licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
BLS certification
Clinical documentation
Nursing staff leadership
Healthcare ethics
Patient and family advocacy
Education
Berwick High SchoolBerwick, LAExpected in 05/1998 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Young Memorial Technical CollegeMorgan City, Expected in 05/2003 ā ā:LPN - GPA:
Work History
Mcguire Group Health Care Facilities - LPN East Patchogue, NY, 07/2018 - Current
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
Mcguire Group Health Care Facilities - LPN Buffalo, NY, 06/2004 - Current
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Provided comprehensive data on patient care, hospital procedures and nursing best practices.
Mcguire Group Health Care Facilities - LPN North Tonawanda, NY, 06/2017 - 07/2018
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Partnered with healthcare teams to address care plan management, including development and implementation.
Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Decreased patient re-hospitalization and boosted recovery rates by coordinating with specialists, physicians and at-home caregivers.
Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Evaluated charting procedures to ensure adherence to best practices.
Diversicare - LPN Unit Manager New Tazewell, TN, 05/2010 - 06/2014
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising [Job title].
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering [Type] tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
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