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LPN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Skills
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Experience
LPN, Meritas Health, March 2017-CurrentRichmond , MO
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Administered patient care to all patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
LPN/Medical Assistant, Healthpartners, January 2014-CurrentCoon Rapids , MN
- Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses.
- Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for several patients each day.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
- Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients forunit specific procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Treat alternative patients. Start IV's, mix IV bags with appropriate medication. Monitor IV's as patients are being treated.
Foot Care, Feet Plus, January 2009-January 2012City , STATE
- Preform diabetic foot care on patients.
- Preform electronic stimulation on patients.
Education and Training
Practical Nursing , , Meridian Technology Center , , CityMarch 2018
Some College (No Degree)Northern Oklahoma College , City
Some College (No Degree)Oklahoma State University, CityState
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School Attended
- Meridian Technology Center
- Northern Oklahoma College
- Oklahoma State University
Job Titles Held:
- LPN
- LPN/Medical Assistant
- Foot Care
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree)
Some College (No Degree)
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