Angela Allen
LPN
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Christus Trinity Clinic, excelling in patient care and clinical documentation. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care, I significantly enhanced patient health outcomes. Expert in implementing infection control measures, I fostered a safe environment, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and empathy. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Gastroenterology Of Monroe
09.2023 - 07.2024
- 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.
LVN
Christus Trinity Clinic
02.2008 - 08.2023
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Assisted in the development of staff training programs to ensure a skilled nursing team capable of delivering excellent patient care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Parish High School
Farmerville, LA06.1995
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Breathing Treatments
- Fibroscans
- EKGs
- Pulse oximetry tracking
Timeline
LPN
Gastroenterology Of Monroe
09.2023 - 07.2024
LVN
Christus Trinity Clinic
02.2008 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Union Parish High School