Alicia Meredith

Licensed Practical Nurse

Chautauqua

Owensboro, KY

09.2023 - Current

Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Education

LPN - Nursing

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN - Nursing

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