rn assessment nurse home healthlpn resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse with a combined nursing career of more than 10 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Skills
Unit administration
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Taking vitals
Documenting vitals
Gastrostomy tube care
Disease management programs
Health care consultation
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Infectious disease control
Gastroenteral nutrition education
IV and venipuncture certified
Flow sheet charting
Home visits
Inpatient and outpatient care
Ventilator care
Family and patient support
Tracheostomy care
Strong medical ethic
Staff Development and Precepting
Medication and IV administration
Health and wellness expertise
Medical assessment
Immunization skills
Resource Allocation
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Wound care specialist
Geriatric treatment knowledge
SBAR communication
Nursing Plan Development
Culturally sensitive
Follow-up calls
Clinical Information System Management
Life-sustaining machines
Diagnostic tools experience
Seizure management
Patient discharging
Nursing staff leadership
Diabetes management
Intake and discharge
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Colostomy care familiarity
VFC compliance
Admission,Transfer and Discharge of the Home Care Patient and use of various tools of documentation in this unique setting
Education and Training
Technipro InstituteBoca Raton, FL, Expected in 05/2017 ā āAssociate of Science:Registered Nursing - GPA:
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Specialized in care of ventilated,trach and critical home care patients
Utilized UAS and other documentation tools in the management of the home care patient to provide acurate billing for patient care implemented.Also triaged admitted and discharged patients from the home care program,with documented care plans in place at every stage of patient decline or progresssion.
Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
Cold Spring Hills Center For Nursing - Charge Registered Nurse/Charge Licensed Practical Nurse City, STATE, 08/2010 - Current
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Cold Spring Hills Center For Nursing - CNA City, STATE, 08/1998 - 09/2010
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
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