Angelique Kirk
Rockford,IL
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at East Bank Center, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective monitoring and clinical documentation. Strong in infection control and family communication, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all patients.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
East Bank Center
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs under supervision.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding health conditions and treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
LPN
Gale Healthcare
02.2016 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN
PA Peterson
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
J'Renae
Elgin, IL11-2022
GED -
Rosevelt
Rockford, Illinois10-2018
Associate of Arts - Associates Degree
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL05-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Licensed LPN-3 YEARS
- Certified CNA 21 YEARS
- Certified IV, J'Renae 3 YEARS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN
East Bank Center
01.2024 - Current
LPN
PA Peterson
01.2022 - 01.2024
LPN
Gale Healthcare
02.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - LPN
J'Renae
GED -
Rosevelt
Associate of Arts - Associates Degree
Rock Valley College