Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Skills
Long Term Care
Medical Terminology
Work Planning and Coordination
Conditions Reporting
Needs Assessment
Patient Health Information Access
Blood Pressure Measurement
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Emotional Support
Wound Dressing
Recording Vital Signs
Care Planning and Modifications
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Call Answering and Assistance
Nursing Staff Supervision
Patient and Caregiver Education
Pulse Oximetry Tracking
Appointment Setting
Patient Advocacy
Patient Medical Histories
Pneumonia Vaccinations
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Catheter Monitoring
Insulin Administration
Patient Admission
Administrative Support
Direct Supervision
Intramuscular Injections
Rehabilitation Support
Hygiene Support
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Staff Management
Sterile Procedures and Techniques
Administering Immunizations
Suture Removal
ADLs Assistance
Allergy Management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Rapid Strep Testing
Gastrostomy Tube Care
Patient Charting and Reporting
Withdrawal Symptoms
Gastric Feeding Tubes
Interdisciplinary Care
Feeding Pumps
Assessing Residents
Education
Northwest Technical CollegeBemidji, MNExpected in ā āAssociate of Applied Science:Practical Nursing - GPA:
Work History
Management & Training Corporation - LPN Philadelphia, PA, 03/2020 - Current
Charge nurse/Supervisor
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process/end of life/hospice.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Management & Training Corporation - LPN Edinburgh, IN, 03/2015 - 02/2019
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Assisted with appointments that were needed at another facility or specialty.
Obtained patient vital signs.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to the physician, recording changes in medical records.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Epic to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Made valuable contributions to patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Collaborated with MD and CNP to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
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