Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Wound Dressing
Care Planning and Modifications
Patient Charting
Staff Supervision
Call Answering and Assistance
Conflict Resolution
Vital Signs Recording
Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Patient Observation
Specimen Collection
Education and Training
Fortis Institute - ScrantonScranton, PAExpected in 07/2020 ā āAssociate of Applied Science:Nursing - GPA:
Wallenpaupack Area High SchoolHawley, PAExpected in 06/2009 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Experience
Banner Health - LPN Glendale, AZ, 10/2020 - 01/2023
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Worked with 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.
Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Care Initiatives - LPN Charge Nurse Ida Grove, IA, 08/2020 - 10/2020
Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Food City - Front End Manager Clinton, TN, 06/2015 - 07/2020
Provided administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods.
Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
Maintained important files, running reports and delivering updates on occupancy and revenue.
Evaluated financial reports and trend forecasts.
Put together schedule for floor staff according to skill sets and coverage needs.
Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
Welcomed large volume of guests and improved overall customer service.
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