Cares for geriatric and long term care patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Pennsylvania. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care. Patience and kindness are my most treasured assets that I have been told I have.
Skills
Care plan management
Patient care management
Staff training
Duty delegation
Patient assessments
Organizational skills
Computer skills
Team building
First Aid/CPR
Collaboration
Critical thinking
Patient record auditing
Experience
LPN Charge Nurse, 08/2019 - Current Pruitthealth – Rockingham, NC,
Answer patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Administer prescribed medications and started treatment to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies as ordered by physician.
Sterilize equipment and supplies using approved germicides to protect patients and staff from infection.
Collect biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Chart changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Facilitate patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
Present information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
Assess and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Deliver high level of care to every patient.
LPN, 03/2015 - 07/2019 Plymouth Harbor On Sarasota Bay – Sarasota, FL,
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health and mental condition.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN, 01/2011 - 03/2015 Plymouth Harbor On Sarasota Bay – Sarasota, FL,
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 20-bed Nursing Center.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 14 patients per day.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
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.
LPN, 01/2008 - 02/2011 Plymouth Harbor On Sarasota Bay – Sarasota, FL,
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
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.
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.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Education and Training
Nursing Diploma: Licensed Practical Nursing, Expected in 06/2005 - UPMC St Margaret's School Of Nursing - Pittsburgh, PA, GPA:
Certifications
Licensed LPN - 2005
First Aid CPR AED, American heart association
Additional Information
I feel like nursing was the job I was put on earth to do, professionally and otherwise. I get great satisfaction in bring some type of hope, some type of light to the population I take care of. Nursing is a broad subject with many defined and undefined duties. That is why Kindness, patience and love of job are a subliminal mandate I think. I try my very best to include the emotional health in the care that I give.
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