Accomplished, patient-oriented, compassionate, hardworking, and reliable LPN with five years of expertise in the healthcare field. Offers patient centered care and team leadership. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse types of patients. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Skills
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Educating families
Empathetic and compassionate
People skills
Patient triaging
Staff direction and task delegation
Patient assessments
Communication
Team building
Care plan management
Experience
LPN, 11/2020 - Current Parkview Adventist Medical Center – Damariscotta, ME,
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients throughout the day.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Provided continuous assessment of patients in rehab unit from admission to discharge.
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Oversaw medication administration to 30 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
Triage Nurse, 06/2018 - 06/2019 Beacon Health System – Goshen, IN,
Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
Collected data to represent symptoms, including onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2010 - Halifax County High School - South Boston, VA GPA:
LPN Certificate: Nursing, Expected in 12/2014 - Southside Virginia Community College - South Boston, VA, GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing RN, Expected in 05/2021 - Centra College Of Nursing - Lynchburg, VA GPA:
Clinical experiences include experience on med surgical floor, intermediate cardiac floor, Labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care unit, ICU, and psych floor.
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