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. Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 33 years' experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements.
Skills
Patient triaging
Samples collection
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Healthcare platforms
Education and Training
W.J Dean TechHolyoke, MA, Expected in 06/1988 ā āDiploma in Practical Nursing:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Meritas Health - LPN Richmond, MO, 04/2020 - Current
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.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
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.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
National Church Residences - LPN Charge Nurse Waterford, MI, 04/2013 - 03/2020
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.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
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.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to post acute patients.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
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.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
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