Angelly Gruber
Saint Louis Park,MN
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Park Nicollet Clinic
Saint Louis Park, MN
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored any changes in the condition of the patient closely and reported it immediately.
- Participated in continuing education activities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications timely while monitoring side effects or reactions.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Measured patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure each day.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Sunrise Assisted Living
Minnetonka, MN
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound management, medication administration, and treatments.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, recording, and monitoring vital signs.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician's orders and care plan directives.
- Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction, patient flows and general workflow efficiency.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Health Unit Coordinator
Cornerstone Assisted Living Community
Plymouth, Mn
03.2011 - 08.2021
- Conducted quality assurance checks on all patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed daily operations of the health unit including filing, faxing, photocopying.
- Participated in team meetings regarding policy changes or improvements within the health unit.
- Processed paperwork related to hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for patients and doctors.
- Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
- Provided administrative support to nursing staff as needed.
- Provided customer service assistance to patients who had questions or concerns about their care plans.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment in health unit.
- Entered medication orders into the pharmacy system accurately and timely.
- Assisted with orienting new employees to departmental procedures.
- Updated patient information in electronic systems according to established policies and procedures.
- Performed clerical tasks such as typing letters, memos, and reports as requested by management.
- Prepared new patient files by entering demographic information into a computer system.
- Organized patient records, charts, and other documents in an orderly manner.
- Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.
- Oversaw patient unit, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding, and turning in bed.
- Transcribed physicians' orders to aid in medical care and minimize medical errors.
- Backed up floor staff by keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.
- Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Compiled and submitted daily reports on patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for administrative use.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of patient charts, ensuring all pertinent information was up to date.
- Managed and updated patient records with attention to confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Processed physician orders, including medication, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures, accurately and promptly.
- Assisted with patient care activities under the direction of nursing staff to support patient needs.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
Nursing Assistant
Golden Living Nursing Home
Saint Louis Park, Mn
01.2010 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor in Elementary Education
Agusan COlleges
Philippines05-2023
LPN
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN05-2020
Skills
- Health Promotion
- HIPAA Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Immunization Administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- LPN
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Nursing assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Park Nicollet Clinic
04.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Sunrise Assisted Living
09.2020 - 05.2022
Health Unit Coordinator
Cornerstone Assisted Living Community
03.2011 - 08.2021
Nursing Assistant
Golden Living Nursing Home
01.2010 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor in Elementary Education
Agusan COlleges
LPN
Hennepin Technical College