Alice Thompson
Sutton,MA
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Southcentral Foundation, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Demonstrated expertise in medical documentation and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Skilled in geriatric nursing and direct patient care, consistently reducing medication errors and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska
10.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Followed Opiate, Alcohol, Benzodiapine, and stimulant protocals from the providers orders.
- Communicated to provider about out of range VS and assessment scores.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN
Southcentral Foundation Benteh Nuutah
Wasilla, AK
04.2015 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Worked with a integrated team of a provider, RN case manager, scheduler to provider special care to the customer owner.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
LPN
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Assisted Provider in procedures of patients with vasectomies, cystoscopies, prostate biopsies, and surgery.
- Assisted Urology team with being in charge of running the Urodynamics Clinic, and the catheter clinic.
- Scheduled patients to come in routinely for catheter changes and follow up appointments with provider.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
LPN
Southcentral Foundation Fast Track Urgent Care
Anchorage, AK
10.2011 - 11.2013
- 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.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- 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.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
AVTEC - Alaska's Institute of Technology
Anchorage08.2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- End of life care
- Post Operative Care
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
LPN
Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska
10.2022 - Current
LPN
Southcentral Foundation Benteh Nuutah
04.2015 - 10.2021
LPN
Alaska Native Medical Center
11.2013 - 04.2015
LPN
Southcentral Foundation Fast Track Urgent Care
10.2011 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
AVTEC - Alaska's Institute of Technology