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Agnes Iruedo

Woodbridge,VA

Summary


Knowledgeable License Practical Nurse with solid background in providing compassionate and personalized patient care. Demonstrated success in managing various patient needs while maintaining high standard of care. Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN, Private Duty

Anchor Healthcare Services
02.2018 - Current
  • Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
  • Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
  • Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
  • Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
  • Established therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations across various age ranges and medical conditions.
  • Managed wound care effectively, implementing appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any health concerns.
  • Coordinated with physicians to develop customized home-based therapies for patients recovering from surgery or illness.
  • Developed and maintained strong rapport with patients and families, earning their trust and confidence in the nursing care provided.
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding patient care in challenging situations.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
  • Supervised ancillary staff members such as home health aides and certified nursing assistants, ensuring high-quality patient care at all times.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, contributing valuable input for holistic patient care.
  • Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
  • Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Performed basic cardio life support.

LPN

Inova Health System
06.2003 - 08.2018
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed basic cardio life support.

LPN

Innovative Staff Solutions(Walter Reed)
03.2006 - 04.2007
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Performed basic cardio life support.


Education

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

A & D Nursing Institute
NE, DC
08-2001

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05-1985

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dementia Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Medication Reconciliation

Certification


  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: 235414980214
  • Virginia LPN license:0002069742

Timeline

LPN, Private Duty

Anchor Healthcare Services
02.2018 - Current

LPN

Innovative Staff Solutions(Walter Reed)
03.2006 - 04.2007

LPN

Inova Health System
06.2003 - 08.2018

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

A & D Nursing Institute

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Northern Virginia Community College

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