Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 14 years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Dedicated LPN possessing extraordinary work ethic and strong patient service record. Highly flexible scheduling availability. Strong proficiency in variety of medical procedures.
Skills
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Equipment Inspection
Vital Signs Recording
Patient Charting
Work Planning and Coordination
Intravenous Medications
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Conditions Reporting
Patient Observation
Examination and Test Preparation
Physical Stamina
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Staff Supervision
Needs Assessment
Performance Monitoring
Call Answering and Assistance
Conflict Resolution
Team Building
Wound Dressing
Information Compiling and Auditing
Nursing Staff Supervision
Care Planning and Modifications
Medication Administration
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System HCPCS
Procedure Explanation
Specimen Collection
HIPAA Compliance
Strategy Development
Infection Control
Time Management
Adaptable and Flexible
Feedback Acceptance
First Aid and CPR
Supply Requisition and Inventory
Critical Thinking
Strong Clinical Judgment
Data Analysis
Treatment Room Preparation
Medical Paperwork Processing
Activity Scheduling
Quality Assessments
Analytical Thinking
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Attention to Detail
Administrative Functions
Inventory Assessment
Recordkeeping and Maintenance
Sterilization and Sanitation
Management Team Support
Responsible and Dependable
Work History
08/2021 to Current
LPN General Surgery NurseLifepoint Hospitals – Cleveland, MS,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
08/2017 to 08/2020
LPN Specialtiy ClinigCarpenter Health Network – Sibley, LA,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
03/2016 to 11/2017
MEd-Surg LPNCass Regional Medical Center – City, STATE,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for over 5 post op and patients needed to be admitted to the hospital each day with quality-driven support.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Collaborated with [Number][Job title]s to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
12/2008 to 02/2016
Wound Care LPNKindred Hospital – City, STATE,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in meditech to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Rounded with the Physician to assist with Wound Dressing Changes.
Education
Expected in 10/2007 to to
LPN: Nurse Concorde Career College - Kansas City, MO GPA:
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