Lonnie Phillips
Poplar Bluff,MO
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff orientation and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Specialty Clinic
John J. Pershing VAMC
Poplar Bluff, MO
06.2016 - Current
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices to reduce chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, hypertension and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care in specialty outpatient clinics and procedures.
- Routine management and disposition of cardiology, orthopedic, and ambulatory consults in coordination with providers, nurses, and Care in the Community staff.
Registered Nurse, Acute-Care
John J. Pershing VAMC
Poplar Bluff, MO
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
John J. Pershing VAMC
Poplar Bluff, MO
05.2009 - 04.2015
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- 2013 LPN of the Year Award, and 2013 Jewels of Excellence: Diamond Award recipient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mark Twain Caring Center
Poplar Bluff, MO
11.2008 - 05.2009
- Performed routine evaluations of each resident's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important resident information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled residents and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address residents' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated residents to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MO12.2014
Diploma - Nursing
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Poplar Bluff, MO09.2008
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Specialty Clinic
John J. Pershing VAMC
06.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Acute-Care
John J. Pershing VAMC
04.2015 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
John J. Pershing VAMC
05.2009 - 04.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mark Twain Caring Center
11.2008 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
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