Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering nine years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and assessing patient's care for the best outcome. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN Nurse, Covid 19 and Floor Nurse, 09/2020 - 02/2021 Mcguire Group Health Care Facilities – West Seneca, NY,
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport. interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff, and communicate with families to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for resident's.
Collaborated with CNA and interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor, 05/2019 - 09/2020 Trinity Health System, Glacier Hills – City, STATE,
Oversaw training, staffing and education of all clinical staff.
Evaluated clinical staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
Provided comprehensive care to patients in rehabilitative unit, including wound care, ostomy care and enteral feeding.
Supervised team of 26 clinical assistants.
Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
Counseled families to improve communication.
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
LPN Team Leader, 12/2013 - 05/2019 Company Name – City, State,
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse manager.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments for my unit.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Assessed and cared for hospice patients and advanced dementia resident's
Education
Associate of Science: LPN Nursing, Expected in 03/2013 - Professional Skills Institute - Maumee, OH GPA:
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