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LPN
Summary

Detail-oriented LPN with strong clinical and communication skills, seeking to transition to Emergency Department. Well versed in all facets of basic patient care, including assessments, treatment and health education. Knowledgeable of aseptic techniques, infection control protocols, and CDC isolation guidelines.

Talented LPN adept at handling medical and personal needs of patients with focused and compassionate mentality. Proven skills in updating case and progress information in computer system and directly to healthcare staff and family members.

Efficient LPN with sixteen years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Attentive LPN excited to bring expertise in patient care to growing hospital. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Hardworking nursing professional well-versed in primary care. Work well with people of all ages and specialize in helping all patient populations. Advanced skills in procedure preparation, supply management and EHR updates.

Skills
  • Patient testing
  • Disease prevention
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Team supervision
  • Epic software expert
  • Medical histories
  • Nursing education
  • Specimen results interpretation
  • Medical documentation
  • Quality improvements
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Acute and chronic health issues
  • Health promotion
  • Diabetic foot/nail care
  • BLS certified
Experience
Sanford Health | Blackduck, MNLPN03/2016 - 02/2020
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Triage patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Used sterile techniques, to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in a clinical setting.
  • Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 52 patients per day.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with active patients.
Good Samaritan Society | Blackduck, MNLPN01/2014 - 10/2016
  • Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Coordinated tasks and supervised CNA's and support staff.
  • Provided excellent direct patient care through love and compassion.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Guided and educated new employees on company processes, protocols and filing systems.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge functions, including patient management and care coordination.
  • Aided patients with functional mobility and daily task performance to increase comfort and reduce disability.
  • Promoted collaborative teamwork atmosphere by exhibiting professional behavior, which demonstrated commitment to providing quality patient care while fostering professional working environment.
  • Provided direct patient care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Reviewed patient treatment plans to meet and maintain JCAHO, Medicare and Medicaid requirements
  • Identified patients' functional issues based on symptoms and behavior changes.
  • Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
  • Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Directed day-to-day patient care and nursing activities within a 30 bed unit.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Created requests for medical information, focusing on clarifying medical restrictions, limitations and impact on patients' medical condition.
  • Trained new staff on facility policies, procedures and electronic medical record management systems.
  • Communicated with all staff to facilitate efficient operation of a skilled nursing unit.
  • Monitored storage, charting and patient flows to optimize time management.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Reviewed patient reports for accuracy before release.
  • Notified appropriate individuals of changes in patient condition and utilized established chain of command to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
  • Led and trained LPN's on proper medication administration, within the facility.
  • 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.
  • Utilized expertise to perform catheterization, tracheostomy care and wound management.
  • Advocated for patients transitioning from skilled nursing to home environments.
  • Monitored patient interactions to medications, therapies and changes in plans of care.
  • Coordinated patient care activities for skilled living unit, including assignments, order reviews, physician rounds and patient flow.
  • Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment and therapy options, disease management and medication.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Administered medications, IVs, and injections in accordance with treatment plan directions.
  • Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
  • Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
Jourdain Perpich Extended Care Facility | Red Lake, MNLPN06/2012 - 01/2014
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with active patients.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes/routine visits.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Epic.
  • Used sterile techniques, to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Administered patient care to geriatric patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
  • Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs.
  • 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.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in a 42 bed skilled nursing care facility.
  • Palliative care team member.
Indian Health Services | Red Lake, MNLPN08/2009 - 12/2014
  • Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
  • Evaluated nursing notes to confirm accuracy of described care provided and patient responses.
  • Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.
  • Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence visiting urgent care clinics.
  • Provided DHS (Department of Health Services) with corrective action plans.
  • Tested patients' blood glucose levels.
  • Built strong network of outside referral sources within community.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training.
  • Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.
  • Charted resident responses, progress to approaches used and reported abnormal signs and symptoms to medical care professionals on staff.
  • Monitored patients with acute and non acute conditions for changes, improvements or need for intervention.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction.
  • Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.
  • Produced high-quality images for referring physicians.
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Supervised ancillary staff, CNA'son-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
  • Educated patients on disease management, fitness and healthy eating.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports.
  • Suggested various treatments, including physical therapy, inhalers and nebulizers to relieve chronic health conditions.
  • Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams.
  • Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.
  • Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of nursing team covering high acuity patients per shift.
  • Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses.
Education and Training
Northwest Technical College | Bemidji, MNAssociate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing12/2003
Certifications
ADLADLJiao

CNA prior to LPN licensure

Diabetic Foot/Nail Care Certified

CPR Certified

Mental Health First Aid Certified

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Sanford Health
  • Good Samaritan Society
  • Jourdain Perpich Extended Care Facility
  • Indian Health Services

School Attended

  • Northwest Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • LPN

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing

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