Open To Work
Adair Gwilliam
Beaver Falls,PA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with over eight years of experience in direct patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to mentor staff and adapt care plans based on evolving patient needs, driving improved health outcomes and team efficiency.
Certification
- Nursing License, LPN - 2018-present
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced Home Health & Hospice
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive individualized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Progressive Home Health
Monaca, PA
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Education
Allied Health Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA12-2017
Associate of Arts - Communications
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA06-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA protocols / compliance
- Wound care / negative pressure therapy
- Staff supervision
- CPR / AED certified
- EMR / EHR software proficiency
- Home health care
- Patient education
- Preoperative care
- Physical assessment
- Catheter care
- Pain management
- Quality assurance
- Immunization administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Chronic disease management and education
- Diabetes management
- Patient triaging
- Clinical documentation / written reports / documentation accuracy
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced Home Health & Hospice
11.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Progressive Home Health
04.2018 - 11.2018
Allied Health Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Community College of Beaver County
Associate of Arts - Communications
Community College of Beaver County
Accomplishments
At my current position, I pioneered, and head the float team, tasked with covering any part of the entire service area of the company. Daily the schedule changes, as does the census, making rapid rapport building with patients, and critical problem solving skills quintessential.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Flexible
Desired Job Title
ADONSupervisorWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Beaver Falls, PA
Open to relocation: No