Fully qualified and credentialed LPN with over 25 years of progressive healthcare experience. Knowledgeable about nursing practices and techniques, as well as typical patient behaviors and triaging standards. Certified in long term / skilled care.
Skills
Samples collection
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Healthcare platforms
Patient triaging
Experience
01/2017 to Current
LPNCascadia Healthcare – Garden City, ID,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to veteran patients.
05/2010 to 12/2016
LPNCascadia Healthcare – Hailey, ID,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to skilled patients.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 100-bed hospital.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
03/2003 to 07/2009
LPNCascadia Healthcare – Idaho Falls, ID,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to skilled patients.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 100-bed hospital.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
03/1998 to 10/2006
LPNCascadia Healthcare – Marsing, ID,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/1998
License Practical Nurse Diploma: Practical Nursing Triton College - River Grove, GPA:
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