Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 24+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements.
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. 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
Healthcare Platforms
Samples Collection
Patient Triaging
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Staff Supervision
Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Vital Signs Recording
Wound Dressing
Conditions Reporting
Nursing Staff Supervision
Specimen Collection
Epic Systems
Medication Administration
Patient Charting
Patient Observation
Examination and Test Preparation
Counting Narcotics
Assisting Physicians
Documenting Incidents
Caring for Wounds
Empathetic and Compassionate
Rehabilitation Techniques
NY and VA Licensed Practical Nurse
Experience
10/2021 to Current
LPNAnthem Memory Care – Kansas City, KS,
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.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
10/2021 to Current
LPN Charge NurseAllenbrooke Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Memphis, TN,
Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
11/2020 to 10/2021
LPNAnthem Memory Care – Lake Oswego, OR,
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.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
04/2020 to 10/2021
LPNAnthem Memory Care – Columbus, OH,
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.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
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.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
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