ANGEL GILLESPIE
Metamora,Indiana
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals
Greensburg, Indiana
01.2023 - Current
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
LPN
Ossian Healthcare and Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- 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.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
LPN
Golden Plains Community Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
LPN
Ellie Home Health Care
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
LPN
Caprock Nursing and Rehab
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as physical therapists and social workers to provide comprehensive care to geriatric patients.
- Utilized appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or lifts to ensure safe transfers for elderly individuals who need assistance moving around.
- Provided emotional support to geriatric patients dealing with chronic illnesses or end of life issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all medical information related to geriatric patients' treatment plans.
- Performed wound care management including changing dressings and administering topical ointments when needed.
- Observed behaviors of geriatric residents to identify potential mental health issues requiring further evaluation by a psychiatrist or psychologist.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for geriatric patients who require assistance.
- Verified that elderly patients felt welcomed in compassionate care setting by employing well-honed listening and communication skills.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
LVN -
Frank Phillips Community College
TX05.2016
Watercraft Engineer -
US Army
USA02-2010
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Nursing Home
- Assisted Living
- Home Health
- Ob/Gyn Office
- Family Practice
- IV Certification
- Blood Draws
- Laboratory Procedures
- Immunizations
Additional Information
Obtained LPN license in 2016. Have experience in Geriatric Care within nursing home, assisted living, and home health. additional experience in ob/gyn office and family practice. IV certified and proficient in blood draws and laboratory procedures. Previously administered immunizations for the state of Texas.
Timeline
LPN
Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals
01.2023 - Current
LPN
Ossian Healthcare and Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 01.2022
LPN
Golden Plains Community Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019
LPN
Ellie Home Health Care
12.2017 - 05.2018
LPN
Caprock Nursing and Rehab
05.2016 - 12.2017
LVN -
Frank Phillips Community College
Watercraft Engineer -
US Army
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