LPN with proven skills in working with staff and patients in different settings to offer top-notch patient care and support.
Skills
Process improvement
Project organization
Supervision
Customer service
Relationship development
First Aid/CPR
Problem resolution
Organization
Team building
Communications
Work History
LPN Charge NurseFranklin Care Center – Franklin, NE
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN.
Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Charge NurseCampbell Care Center – Campbell, NE
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN.
Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPNFranklin County Memorial Hospital – Franklin, NE
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.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges through physicians and RN.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
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 in to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Delivered updates in patient status to physicians and RN, recording all changes in medical records.
Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN, 02/2006 to Current Kearney County Health Services – Minden, NE
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
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.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Delivered updates in patient status to physicians, recording all changes in medical records.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
High School Diploma: 05/1992 Franklin High School - Franklin, NE
Practical Nursing, 1997 Central Community College - Kearney, NE
