Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Diligent LPN offering 40-year background providing attentive care in long term care settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike. Expertise in Elderly, Administrative skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities.
Skills
First Aid/CPR
Team management
Team building
Supervision
Communications
Work History
LPN, 10/2019 to Current Westminster Canterbury Richmond – Richmond, VA,
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Medication,tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Collaborated with MD,RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Administrator/Nurse, 05/2008 to 09/2019 Crest Personal Care Home – City, STATE,
Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
Adapted to workflow changes and implemented continuous process improvements to overcome obstacles.
Successfully juggled multiple projects simultaneously to aid executive leaders.
Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
Managed payroll, transactions, invoicing and budgeting to decrease financial inconsistencies.
Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel as point of contact for office.
Conducted in-depth troubleshooting of [Type] program problems and employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
Made decisions affecting daily operations such as overseeing purchasing and inventory management.
Increased revenue by developing key programs focused on promoting business.
Codified office structures and processes to promote teamwork and performance.
Managed bi-weekly payroll for over 20 employees, as well as insurance matters, workman's compensation and compliance reporting.
Confirmed accurate completion of forms and reports for admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
Directed hiring and recruitment of personnel in all departments.
Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
Established positive working relationships with colleagues, manager and customers through regular communication and effective anticipation of needs.
Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes.
Home Health Nurse/Hospice Nurse, 03/2001 to 04/2008 Medi Home Health – City, STATE,
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Team Leader.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in Homer-Center High School - Homer City, PA GPA:
: , Expected in Indiana County Technology Center - Indiana, PA GPA:
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