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PRIVATE DUTY NURSE
Professional Summary
Experienced Private Duty Nurse provides skilled one-on-one care to acute as well as chronic patients in home-based settings. Good planning, communication and relationship-building skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about real time charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven. Board-North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse with over six years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Nursing/Rehab and Alzheimer's care units. Following plan of care under RN supervision and LPN scope of practice, assisted nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and medication administration during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in home setting.
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Work History
Private Duty Nurse, 01/2018 to Current
The Pediatric Connection – Mckinney , TX
The Pediatric Connection – Mckinney , TX
- Maintained tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and/or responsible party, answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, and rehabilitation.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the client, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Floor Nurse, 01/2017 to 02/2018
Grand Living At Lake Lorraine – Cedar Rapids , IA
Grand Living At Lake Lorraine – Cedar Rapids , IA
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and discharge from the rehab wing of the facility.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 15 patients daily.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Cared for patients in 92-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including OT and PT therapy.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Updated patient charts using Real time computer with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Floor Nurse, 03/2006 to 01/2017
Grand Living At Lake Lorraine – Sugar Land , TX
Grand Living At Lake Lorraine – Sugar Land , TX
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma: 07/2013
Vance-Granville Community College - City, State
Vance-Granville Community College - City, State
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School Attended
- Vance-Granville Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Private Duty Nurse
- Floor Nurse
Degrees
- Practical Nursing Diploma : 07/2013
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