Lpn Wound Care Nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 23 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in LTC settings. Skillfully complete care and documentation. Fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Skills
Empathetic and compassionate
Staff direction and task delegation
Electronic charting
Calm and level-headed under duress
Documentation procedures expert
Collecting vital signs
Infection control procedures
Collecting specimens
Catheter change and preparation
Helping with medication
Quality assurance controls
Counting narcotics
Documenting incidents
Assisting physicians
Tracking symptoms
Caring for wounds
Psychotropic medication knowledge
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Experience
LPN Wound Care Nurse, 08/2021 to Current Lake City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Lake City, GA,
Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 06/2006 to 08/2021 State Of North Carolina – Laurinburg, NC,
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
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
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
Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
Administered patient care to LTC patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 48 patients per day
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 48 patients per day
Licensed Practical Nurse, 08/1999 to 05/2006 State Of North Carolina – Lincolnton, NC,
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
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
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
Monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 42 patients per day
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
Administered patient care to LTC patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support
Education and Training
Vocational Diploma Program: Nursing, Expected in 1996 Conway School of Practical Nursing - Conway, SC, GPA:
National Vocational/Technical Honor Society Member
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