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STAFF LPN
Professional Summary

Seasoned LPN with expertise in Clinical Nursing, Geriactric Nursing and Wound Care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Diligent LPN offering 25-years background providing attentive care in clinic settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike. Expertise in multiple in office skills. LPN skilled at communicating, organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities. Ambitious LPN with 25 years of hands-on experience verifying transaction information, obtaining payment authorizations and scheduling and preparing disbursements. First-rate expert at customer communication, data entry and organization. Diligent and meticulous professional commended for quickly and accurately learning new procedures. Multi-talented LPN consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.

Skills
  • Nursing staff support
  • Staff assignments
  • Training staff
  • Staff direction and support
  • Staff training/development
  • Nursing staff supervision
  • Staff management or new hire training
Work History
Staff LPN04/2018 to Current
Correct Health – Baton Rouge, LA
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • 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 vitals, behaviors and conditions and injections.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering neb treatments, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
LPN04/2016 to Current
St.Clare Manor – Baton Rouge, LA
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • 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.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering injections , taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Staff Nurse03/2003 to 04/2007
The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC – Baton Rouge, LA
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidanceand mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Provided high quality care to approximately 30 patients per day
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in EMR.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Staff Nurse01/1999 to 07/2002
OLOL Physicians Group – Baton Rouge, LA
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • 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.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in EMR.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts using EMR with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills, including accu check skills.
Education
High School Diploma08/1975Istrouma High School- Baton Rouge, LA
Liscensed Practical Nurse: Nursing09/1996Louisiana Technical College-BR Campus- Baton Rouge, LA
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • IV Therapy Certified
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Correct Health
  • St.Clare Manor
  • The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC
  • OLOL Physicians Group

School Attended

  • Istrouma High School
  • Louisiana Technical College-BR Campus

Job Titles Held:

  • Staff LPN
  • LPN
  • Staff Nurse

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 08/1975
    Liscensed Practical Nurse : Nursing 09/1996

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