CPSI
Angela Paul
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lena,LA
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Medical Staffing LLC
Petersburg, Wrangell, Seward, And Juneau , Alaska
09.2017 - 01.2025
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical best practices and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional development.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment to prioritize urgent situations and effectively triage patients in need of immediate attention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in administering nursing care that aligned with industry best practices and promoted positive results.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare team members, resulting in enhanced efficiency and collaboration.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Faith Foundation Hospice
05.2011 - 07.2017
- Assess patient home care needs including physical emotional and spiritual.
- Assist patients and family members with concern and compassion.
- Assume case management responsibility and provide direct care as outlined in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
- Performed ongoing evaluations and assessments to revise initial plan of care as the needs of the patient changed.
- Reviewed authorized coordinated and supervised contracted vendors to meet the needs of patients.
- Participated in on-call rotations and provided care and service after hours.
- Coordinated community resources and programs to provide assistance to patient and family members as applicable.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
LPN
St Marys Residential Training School
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Provide specialized care for patients with special needs
- Carefully monitoring the vital signs, progress and recovery of post-operative patients post return to facility including, wound care, specific in accordance with physician orders
- Implementing the nursing care plan for patients and recording the progress of the plan in their medical records
- Assisting patients with nutrition, ambulatory needs and other daily activities
- Documenting physician orders as instructed and carrying out LPN services in those orders
- Providing appropriate response to emergency situations with patients and providing other critical assistance to patients as needed
- Proving nursing services as instructed in the care plan for children in the clinic as well as dorms
- Providing an open line of communication with family members of children and residents
- Administering medication and carry out other LPN nursing procedures as instructed in the care plans
- Assisting patients with daily activities and working to provide an increased positive spirit in young patients who have mental and physical disabilities
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
LPN
Oak Haven Community Care Center
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Evaluated patient needs, administered medications and perform nursing procedures as ordered.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
- Collected data, reported abnormal findings to physicians, and documented findings accordingly via an electronic medical record.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team and provided input on patient's plan of care.
- Orient and mentored new nurses
- Involved in task forces to identify best nursing practices to improve daily nursing processes.
Education
Graduate degree - Nursing Program
LTC Avoyelles
12.2008
Skills
- 16-year LPN experience in diverse settings
- Healthcare documentation practices
- Geriatric nursing
- Collaboration with healthcare team members
- Efficient patient assessment
- Rapid recognition of and response to changes in patient’s condition or concerns with their recovery or decline in their current condition
- Experienced in utilizing various electronic health record platforms
- Expertise in executing comprehensive nursing care plans
- Leadership in managing healthcare aides
- Care plan management
- Catheter care
- CPR/AED
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Behavioral health care
- Electronic medical records
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Long-term care
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrity Medical Staffing LLC
09.2017 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2017
LPN
St Marys Residential Training School
03.2015 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Faith Foundation Hospice
05.2011 - 07.2017
LPN
Oak Haven Community Care Center
02.2009 - 04.2011
Graduate degree - Nursing Program
LTC Avoyelles
Summary
Professional and prepared healthcare provider with strong background in patient care and medical procedures. Demonstrates exceptional ability in team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving outstanding results. Skilled in administering medications, wound care, and patient assessments. Recognized for reliability, compassion, and effective communication in high-pressure environments. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Certification
BLS
WCC
IV Therapy
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkPart TimeFull TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balancePersonal development programsFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsCareer advancement401k matchWork from home optionCompany CulturePaid sick leaveQuote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
EPIC
Cerner
Point Click Care
Meditech
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Interests
Adventure, outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking, exploring new environments and cultures and cultures
Accomplishments
I am a Christian who has been married 35 years to my high school sweetheart, two sons bonus daughter and ten grandchildren are my greatest accomplishments.
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