Angela Battensby
Bainbridge,GA
Summary
Compassionate LPN with proven expertise at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital and Manor, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and empathetic care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and committed to quality improvement, I excel in fostering trust and communication, ensuring seamless transitions of care while supporting diverse patient needs.
Professional nurse with robust clinical experience, adept at providing high-quality patient care in medical office settings. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medications, and maintaining accurate health records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for reliability, compassion, and effective communication skills.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in office nursing, delivering high standards of patient care. Known for collaborative teamwork and ability to adapt to changing healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and maintaining accurate records, ensuring reliable and consistent support for medical team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Bainbridge Memorial Hospital and Manor
10.2012 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities for professional development purposes while staying apprised of industry best practices and emerging healthcare trends.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the practice by offering insights based on clinical expertise and patient feedback analysis.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
LPN Geriatric Care
Pinewood Health and Rehab.
02.2020 - 07.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Education
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Southern Regional Technal College
Bainbridge, GA12-2019
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Leadership qualities
- Nursing documentation
- Continuing education
- Ethical practice
- Catheter care
- Health promotion
- Motivational interviewing
- Anatomy and physiology
- Quality improvement
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- EMR updating
- Appointment scheduling
- Compassion and empathy
- Supply management
- Chronic disease management
- Incoming call reception
- Care plan development
- Diagnostic testing
- Sanitation standards
- Routine medical procedures
- Postoperative care
- Telephone triage
- HIPAA protocols
- Certified in CPR/AED
- EHR management
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Patient support
- Wound care
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Adaptable and flexible
- CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient charting
- Medical paperwork processing
- Coaching and mentoring
- Medical examination
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Intravenous medications
- Conditions reporting
- Staff supervision
- Procedure explanation
- Infection control
- Analytical thinking
- Care planning and modifications
- Needs assessment
- Quality assessments
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Inventory assessment
- Patient observation
- Treatment room preparation
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Examination and test preparation
- ICD-10
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
LPN Geriatric Care
Pinewood Health and Rehab.
02.2020 - 07.2025
LPN Office Nurse
Bainbridge Memorial Hospital and Manor
10.2012 - Current
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Southern Regional Technal College
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