Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
Recently graduated LPN with 11 years medical experience in LTC, AL, SNF and post-acute healthcare settings. Patient-focused with extensive knowledge of a wide variety of patient population needs combined with the ability and empathy to advocate for them. Well-qualified and adept at managing multiple priorities and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. CPR certified and successfully experienced. Experienced with young adult to geriatric population, wound care (including bridges, wound vacs), IVs (drip and pump), G-tube (gravity, manual and pump), fistula care (wound/ostomy combinations as well), memory, PTSD, addiction, ETOH, TBI, and behaviors (individual and combined). Experience in admissions, discharges, patient management and staff management.
Skills & Training
Adaptable, willing to float/work on all units and shifts
OSHA/HIPAA compliant
Fire Safety trained
Recording vital signs
Companionship and emotional support
Wound Care experience
Supporting patients' personal needs
Responding to emergencies
Data entry
Patient-focused care
Chronic and acute disease management
Feeding assistance
Observing responses
EMR / EHR / POC / PCC / paper charting
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge and experience
PTSD, schizophrenia, autism, OCD and bipolar disorders experience
Multiple diagnoses patient specialty and experience
Observing, recording and responding appropriately to behaviors
Process improvement
Patient managment
Patient assessments
Specimen collection and analysis
Direct patient care
Inpatient care
Infection control and precaution procedures
Medical records management
Conducting intakes
Efficient and reliable team player
CPR/First Aid certified and experienced
11 years total medical experience
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Direct Patient Care
Chronic disease management
Compassionate
Current Arizona Nursing License
Healthcare ethics
Insulin medication assistance
Preventative health
Intravenous therapy
Tracheostomy Care
Medication Administration
Pulse oximetry tracking
Breathing treatments
Patient Management
Regulatory Compliance
Discharges, instructions and teaching
Dialysis patient experience
COVID-19 symptom checking, tracking and protocol
Isolation education and protocol
Medication ordering
Medication cart and medication room audits
Work History
LPN, 05/2019 to Current State Of North Dakota – Bottineau, ND,
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
COVID-19 recognition, symptom tracking, isolation and oximetry protocol.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Admissions, transfers and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 04/2019 to Current Mhm Services, Inc. – Milledgeville, GA,
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes
Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems
Gathered and documented patient vital signs on timely basis
Cared for LTC, post-acute, Medicare, stroke, colostomy, fistula, wound (surgical and otherwise), partial/full paralysis, post-operative, behavioral, memory, diabetic, hospice, cancer, tracheotomy/vent, geriatric, bariatric, Parkinson's, and isolation precaution patients in all stations in the facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
Readied rooms for patients and prevented infections by keeping areas clean, linens changed and trash collected
Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tables or equipment
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
Caregiver, Medication Technician, CNA, 09/2011 to 08/2018 Fountain View Village – City, STATE,
Caregiver Duties
Answer pages/call lights in 2 minutes or less regardless of floor or section
Showers, peri care, hygiene and shaving assistance (all levels of assistance)
Vitals and weights on a monthly and PRN basis
ADLs and IADLs
Transfers and ambulation, including use of equipment: spin-board, slide board, mechanical hoyer lift, mechanical sera lift, gait belt, bariatric gait belt, wheelchair, walker, two-person (fireman chair carry, etc.) and draw-sheet
Accompany residents to appointments
Observe and report to Med Tech any changes in residents' condition, including but not limited to: respiratory, cardiovascular, integumentary, gastrointestinal, mental/LOC, emotional, neurological, musculoskeletal, etc.
Medication Technician:
Administer an array of scheduled and PRN medications and treatments in a timely manner to an average of 35-52 residents depending on census, floor(s) and unit (s)
Perform medication pass to two floors or two units simultaneously (both memory units, one in each building; or on an AL floor and a memory unit
Assist caregivers with call lights/pages when needed regardless of floor or unit
Answer forwarded or direct calls from concierge or others on company cellphone during medication pass
Reorder medications, O2 and supplies via facsimile, telephone or mail from VA, Silverscripts, Salibas, Walgreens, Korman Healthcare, hospices, etc.
Medication cart and medication room audits
Residential paper charting, documentation and auditing
Physician, NP, ALD, DON, hospice, VA, family and POA correspondence
Daily and PRN vitals prior to medication administration, STAT vitals for incident reports, continuous vitals for neurological monitoring
Medication administration via the oral, buccal, sublingual, optic, otic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical, vaginal, rectal, transdermal and subcutaneous routes
G-tube wound care, flushes, bolus and gravity feeds as well as medication administration via the G- tube (liquid, sprinkle and crushed medications)
Wound care through all stages including eschar, dry and wet dressings, tunneling wounds, packing, fistua/colostomy wound care, etc.
Specimen collection, laboratory requisitions
CPR (successfully, four times)
CNA Duties:
Vitals, weights, skin checks and neuro check vitals
Foley catheter care (urethral and suprapubic)
Gallbladder drainage catheter care
Assess and report any IV site changes
Assess and report and patient change in condition
G-tube care
Showers, bedbaths
Answer call lights/ pages within 2 minutes
Education
Associate's: Practical Nursing, Expected in 09/2018 to East Valley Institute of Technology - Mesa, AZ GPA:
Certificate: CNA, Expected in 2015 to Star Canyon School of Nursing - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 2010 to Desert Mountain High School - Scottsdale, AZ GPA:
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