LPN Resume Example Alto Agency

LPN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in [Type] patient care.

Dedicated [Job Title] committed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach.

Skills

Patient triaging
Healthcare platforms
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Samples collection
[State] Licensed Practical Nurse
Caring for wounds
Empathetic and compassionate
Tracking symptoms
Staff direction and task delegation
Assisting physicians

Licensed Practical Nurse
Educating families
Documenting incidents
Psychotropic medication knowledge
Rehabilitation techniques
Regulatory requirements
Counting narcotics
Organization
People skills
Reliable and trustworthy

Experience

LPN
Dayton , OHAlto Agency/Sep 2020 to Current

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
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.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
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.
Used sterile techniques, including [Technique] and [Technique] to prepare patients for procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with [Number]+ active patients.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with [Software].
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

LPN
Beavercreek, OHVillage of the Greene/Jul 2020 to Current

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
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.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
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.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Used sterile techniques, including [Technique] and [Technique] to prepare patients for procedures.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with [Software].
Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with [Number]+ active patients.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
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.

LPN Charge Nurse
Beavercreek, OHHeartland of Beavercreek/Mar 2018 to Jul 2020

Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Led [Number] team unit, promoting quality care for up to [Number] patients per day.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Skilled in central line and catheter management for triple lumen catheter (TLC), peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), tunneled intravascular central catheter (TICC), Quinton lines, and implanted vascular access device (IVAD).
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Oversaw medication administration to [Number] patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Actualized interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, G-tubes and [Type].
Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Prioritized care and assessed needs through effective triaging of incoming phone calls from ER and inpatient units.
Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
Led patient care team and served as Nurse in Charge of health center.
Liaised with various stakeholders, including physicians and ER staff, to reduce critical minutes between admission and treatment, effectively boosting positive patient outcomes.
Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
Provided continuous assessment of patients in [Type] unit from admission to discharge.
Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording all cardiac rhythm data.
Assessed 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.
Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
Provided leadership to telemetry and acute care unit; coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.

Education and Training

Some College (No Degree): LPNSinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH

Associate Degree in Nursing: LPNClark State Community CollegeSpringfield, OH

Clark State Community CollegeDec 2018Springfield, OH

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Alto Agency
Village of the Greene
Heartland of Beavercreek

School Attended

Sinclair Community College
Clark State Community College

Job Titles Held:

LPN
LPN Charge Nurse

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) : LPN
Associate Degree in Nursing : LPN

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