Autumn Adkins
Pedro,OH
Summary
Proven Licensed Practical Nurse finishing RN school, with a track record of improving patient outcomes at Scion Health/Cornerstone Specialty Hospital through expert medication administration and patient monitoring. Skilled in interdisciplinary team collaboration and critical thinking, I am goal-oriented and have excellent time management. I have significantly enhanced patient care quality. Adaptable and dependable, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery. I am eager to learn from experienced professionals and expand my knowledge and skill base while applying my current skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Scion Health/Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
Huntington, WV
07.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare/Heritage Center
Huntington, WV
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Healthcare/Heritage Center
Huntington, WV
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- 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.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH09.2024
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Dispensing
- Emergency Response
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Charting
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Intravenous Medications
- Infection Control
- Quality Assessments
Accomplishments
While employed at Cornerstone I received employee of the year. I had the honor of Representing Scion Health hospitals for the region in Louisville at their annual convention for nominees for the Monarch Award. ScionHealth’s Monarch Caring and Community Award is the company’s highest annual award to honor caregivers from our Specialty and Community hospital divisions. The Monarch Award recognizes exceptional, highly skilled caregivers who consistently go above and beyond to deliver excellent patient care and elevate the patient experience.
Certification
- ACLS/BLS-7/7/24-renewal
- LPN- 40207
- CPR/AED-7/7/24-renewal
- RN- pending graduation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Scion Health/Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Healthcare/Heritage Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Healthcare/Heritage Center
12.2019 - 12.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Collins Career Center