Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 25 patients per day.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
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 and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 8 hours.
Administered patient care to [Type] patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
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 with [Software].
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LPN, 1854, June 2000-June 2006Pueblo, CO
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 5 patients per day.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
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 and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every hour.
Administered patient care to [Type] patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with [Number]+ active patients.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
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 with [Software].
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Used sterile techniques, including [Technique] and [Technique] to prepare patients for procedures.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LPN, 1854, June 1980-August 1997Lakewood, CO
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 20 patients per day.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
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 and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 1 hour.
Administered patient care to [Type] patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
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 with [Software].
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Used sterile techniques, including [Technique] and [Technique] to prepare patients for procedures.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education and Training
LPNNursing, , , Pueblo Community College, , PuebloCOMarch 1976
