Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Nevada Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
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.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Direct Care Assistant
Missouri Department Of Mental Health
05.2012 - 07.2021
Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Nevada Regional Medical CenterPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Nevada Regional Medical Center