APRIL WRIGHT
Summerville,GA
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 14-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in wound care and infection prevention. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC Rossville
Rossville, GA
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Matrix.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising management staff, NPs and doctors.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Covid tests, wound cultures, taking temperature, ABI, and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Wound Care Coordinator
NHC Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
06.2015 - 12.2021
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
- Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
- Trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 135-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 135 employees across more than 5 departments.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Supported and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
Home Health LPN
Amedisys Home Health
Summerville GA, GA
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising PCP
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Wound Care Nurse
NHC Rossville
Rossville, GA
11.2009 - 07.2014
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
- Remained situationally aware and nimble despite critical health conditions.
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions
- Designed pouch systems to assist in wound draining and recovery
- Treated over 15 patients per year with wounds caused by medical treatments, diseases and injuries
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma
- Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies
- Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and family members
Education
LPN - Nursing
Geogia Northwestern
Rock Spring, GA10.2008
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Charting
- Conflict Resolution
- Procedure Explanation
- Risk Management
- Employee Training Program
- Critical Thinking
- Policy and Program Development
- In-service Programs
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC Rossville
12.2021 - Current
Wound Care Coordinator
NHC Fort Oglethorpe
06.2015 - 12.2021
Home Health LPN
Amedisys Home Health
07.2014 - 06.2015
Wound Care Nurse
NHC Rossville
11.2009 - 07.2014
LPN - Nursing
Geogia Northwestern
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