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LPN
Professional Summary
[State]-Licensed [Job Title] offering [Number]+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Certifications include LPN license from the Ohio Board of Nursing, Pharmacology based OOPNE certificate, CPR certified through the American Red Cross and IV Therapy Certification through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Skills
- Complete Patient Journey Records
- Patient Information
- Patient Health Information Access
- Patient Care
- At-Risk Patient Care
- Patient Condition Reporting
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Patient management
- Patient privacy
- Direct patient care
- Notifying family members
- Data entry
- Inpatient care
- Medical Records Management
- Caregiving skills
- Writing reports
- Documenting intake
- Indirect patient care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Transcribing orders
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Breathing treatments
Work History
Saint Anthony Hospital - LPN Chicago , IL10/2018 - Current
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- 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.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
Samaritan Health System - LPNWatertown , NY06/2015 - 10/2018
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for over 30 residents daily with quality driven support
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status, recording all changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Used medical tools to obtain patient vital signs
The Pediatric Connection - Private Duty NursePrescott Valley , AZ05/2012 - 06/2015
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Supported personal care needs, including shopping for groceries, cleaning house and balancing accounts.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Samaritan Health System - LPNStar Lake , NY06/1995 - 06/2002
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with appointments/follow up appts.
- Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for over 20 patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to recording all changes in medical records.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
- Managed appointment calendar
Education
09/1978Kenton High SchoolCity, StateHigh School Diploma
09/1990Ohio High Point JVS School of NursingCityNursing
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School Attended
- Kenton High School
- Ohio High Point JVS School of Nursing
Job Titles Held:
- LPN
- Private Duty Nurse
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Nursing
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