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Lpn Wound Care Nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 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, LlcLake 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 CarolinaLaurinburg, 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 CarolinaLincolnton, 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
  • Patti Palmore Scholarship Recipient
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Excellence in Nursing Award Recipient
  • Class President
Activities and Honors

National Technical/Vocational Honor Society

Excellence in Nursing 1996

Certifications
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • IV Certified
  • Wound Care Certified

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Conway School of Practical Nursing

Job Titles Held:

  • LPN Wound Care Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

  • Vocational Diploma Program

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