Arpine’ White
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
Cares for elderly and dementia patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Michigan. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Conscientious LPN Nurse offering 23 years of experience providing comprehensive care in long term skilled nursing settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen-An Optalis Health & Rehabilation Center
Southfield, MI
02.2003 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medilodge of Southfield
Southfield, MI
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lasher Hills Care Center
Southfield, MI
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
J.T.P.A. School Of Practical Nursing
Detroit, MI01.2000
High School Diploma -
Chadsey High School
Detroit, MI06.1992
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Samples Collection
- Patient Intake
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Planning
- Medical Records Management
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Medication Dispensing
- Behavioral Assessment
- Vital Signs
- Documenting Incidents
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Outpatient Care
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Patient Triaging
- Staff Supervision
- ADL Assistance
- Counting Narcotics
- Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse
- Patient Evaluations
- Writing Reports
- Medication Administration
- Inpatient Care
- Caring for Wounds
- Breathing Treatments
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Educating Families
- Regulatory Requirements
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Tracking Symptoms
- Patient Management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medilodge of Southfield
02.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lasher Hills Care Center
04.2017 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen-An Optalis Health & Rehabilation Center
02.2003 - Current
Nursing - Nursing
J.T.P.A. School Of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Chadsey High School
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