Dedicated nursing professional with more than 1 year of experience caring for patients in psychiatric units. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs.
Hardworking LPN accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Demonstrated proficiency with clinical and age-appropriate nursing techniques.
Skilled at providing comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient popuations.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
- Patient care planning
- Unit administration
- Wound Management
- Electronic charting
- Catheter and wound care
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Patient confidentiality
- Diabetes management
- Patient rights advocacy
- Patient Care and Education
- Patient education
- Seizure management
- Direct patient care
- Patient Care
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Discharge planning
- Care planning
- Patient advocacy
- Mentoring and coaching
Portsmouth, RI, 12/2020 - Current
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Westport, MA, 11/2017 - 11/2020
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients, recorded vitals, and documented medical histories; evaluated patient responses.Updated and maintained patient charts and communicated changes to nurses and physicians to ensure continuum of care.
- Assessed and monitored patients to document and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment readings.
- Identified patients' functional issues based on symptoms and behavior changes.
- Monitored patient interactions to medications, therapies and changes in plans of care.
- Performed assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care for assigned patients, including discharge planning, utilizing interdisciplinary team approach.
- Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
- Administered medication safely, knowledgeably and accurately, observing governing laws, regulations and hospital policy related to controlled substances.
- United nursing team to achieve patient care goals and strive towards excellence.
- Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
- Notified appropriate individuals of changes in patient condition and utilized established chain of command to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Valparaiso, IN, 02/2015 - 02/2016
- Collected and tracked customer payments to meet financial demands.
- Consulted with customers to gain feedback and address concerns with products or services.
- Maintained solid connections with established customers to promote new products.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Completed order forms and collected payments to keep customer accounts current.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process all paperwork efficiently.
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School Attended
- Tabb High School
- Thomas Nelson Community College
- ECPI University
Job Titles Held:
- LPN
- LPN
- Delivery Driver
Degrees
- High School Diploma
- Associate of Science
- LPN
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