Dedicated LPN with extensive experience in patient communication and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
37 Years 2 Months
Fisher Titus Medical Center | 06.1989 - Current
assisted with referrals and intake. Setting up patients, pre-authorization for scheduled visits.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and efficiency. By gathering all needed information for seeing our patients. Overseeing aide schedule.
reviewed with new staff on best practices and facility protocols, promoting consistent care delivery as needed.
Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
Evaluated patient needs when they called into the office.
Improved patient outcomes by assisting in reporting and documenting relevant information.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, when I worked in the field seeing patients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
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.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.