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Jyoti
Patel
Professional Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 5+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.

Dedicated LPN possessing extraordinary work ethic and strong patient service record. Highly flexible scheduling availability, including weekends, overnights and evenings. Strong proficiency in variety of medical procedures.

Committed professional with 2 1/2 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration.

Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in SC .

Skills
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Patient Management
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Transcribing Orders
  • Infection Control
  • Treatment Planning
  • Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Rehabilitation Techniques
  • Caregiving skills
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Breathing treatments
  • EMR / EHR
  • Medical office administration
  • Documenting intake
  • Patient Assessments
  • Inpatient care
  • Medical Records Management
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Leadership
Education
Limestone CollegeGaffney, SC05/2006Bachelor Of Arts: Pre Law And History
  • Minored in English
Cherokee Technology CenterGaffney04/2014LPN : Nursing
  • Continuing education in RN
ECPI UniversityGreenville, ScExpected in 02/2021RN: Nursing
  • Continuing education in RN
Work History
Precise Medical- LPN
Greer, South Carolina08/2020 - Current
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • 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.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in various to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Rosecrest Retirement Community- LPN Charge Nurse
Inman, SC07/2015 - 12/2020
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Conducted comprehensive admission assessments : obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Led and mentored 20+ newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
  • Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
  • 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.
  • 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 RN/DON.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
  • Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and Wound Vacs treatment.
  • Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to RN/ ED/DON and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Point click care, matrix, vision.
Interim Healthcare Inc.- Lpn
Greenville, South Carolina08/2017 - 04/2019
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to RN/DON, recording all changes in medical records.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Used aseptic techniques, including Technique and Technique to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed appointment calendar for Number+ scans and evaluations per week.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Precise Medical
  • Rosecrest Retirement Community
  • Interim Healthcare Inc.

School Attended

  • Limestone College
  • Cherokee Technology Center
  • ECPI University

Job Titles Held:

  • LPN
  • LPN Charge Nurse
  • Lpn

Degrees

  • Bachelor Of Arts : Pre Law And History
    LPN : Nursing
    RN : Nursing

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