Ann K. Peters
Malden,MA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 32 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arnold House Nursing Home
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IV's.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VNA Care- De Rham Hospice Home
01.2010 - 11.2021
- LPN duties as listed above.
- Physical and emotional end of life care.
- Obtained pastoral care for persons of different faiths.
- Supported grieving spouses, family members, and friends.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective care planning.
- Made last weeks and days of life as pleasant as possible for patient and family.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Oncology
Youville Hospital (now Called Spalding House)
01.1989 - 01.2010
- LPN duties as listed above
- Blood transfusions
- Gastostomy tube care
- Ileostomy and Colostomy care
- Drained chest tubes
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
LPN Degree
Youville Hospital School of Nursing
Cambridge, MA11.1988
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Intake
- Medication Administration
- Family Communication
- Needs Assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arnold House Nursing Home
03.2022 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
VNA Care- De Rham Hospice Home
01.2010 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Oncology
Youville Hospital (now Called Spalding House)
01.1989 - 01.2010
LPN Degree
Youville Hospital School of Nursing
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