Hardworking Licensed Practical Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charger Nurse
Dells Nursing And Rehab
Dell Rapids, South Dakota
11.2021 - Current
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
Case Manager
Dow Rummel Nursing Center
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2019 - 11.2021
Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on facility resources.
Developed positive relationships with families to foster communication and encourage involvement in plan of care
Primary Nurse
Urology Specialist
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2017 - 02.2019
Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as self catheterization or intake and out put evaluations.
Resupplied offices and examination rooms, labeled drawers and ordered new stock.
Handled patient pharmacy needs by phoning in prescriptions to patients' preferred pharmacies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Assisted in preparation of patient for procedures in OR prior to hospitalization
Assisted in office procedures, prior to procedure, during and after care instructions
Charge Nurse
Bethany Home Brandon
Brandon, South Dakota
04.2015 - 04.2017
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
RN Staff Nurse/Employee Health Nurse at University Medical Center New OrleansRN Staff Nurse/Employee Health Nurse at University Medical Center New Orleans