Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in long-term care, home health environments and utilization management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Quartet Senior Living
10.2022 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
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.
Pysch Nurse
Eagleview Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 10.2022
Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
LPN Charge nurse
Davenport Good Samaritan
09.2017 - 06.2021
Monitored post-op vitals, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Special Care Unit Coordinator
Davenport Good Samaritan
04.2015 - 09.2017
Managed a 20-bed secured unit
Supervised 8-10 licensed nurses and CNA’s
Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
Coordinated care plans
Assisted with MDS.
LPN Home Healthcare Coordinator
NaviHealth
01.2013 - 04.2015
Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Director of Resident Services at Discovery Village Senior Living /Brookdale Senior LivingDirector of Resident Services at Discovery Village Senior Living /Brookdale Senior Living
ADMINISTRATOR & AREA VICE PRESIDENT at YMP SENIOR LIVING & CRESTHAVEN SENIOR LIVINGADMINISTRATOR & AREA VICE PRESIDENT at YMP SENIOR LIVING & CRESTHAVEN SENIOR LIVING