Autumn Auvil
Akron,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 2 1/2 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Long-term care settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. I am very good at helping my staff & working with others. I have amazing attendance, & I am never late to work. I'm currently in school for my LPN-RN degree.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Brookdale Assisted Living
Akron, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
HHA
Serenity Home Health, LLC
Akron, OH
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of the client.
- Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to supervisor or case manager.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients who were ill or had disabilities.
- Checked vital signs on a regular basis such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients for assistance or advice regarding health or safety issues.
- Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stark State College
Canton, OH05-2026
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Stark State College
Canton, OH12-2021
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Hospice Care
- Compassionate Care
- Medical Documentation
- Behavioral Health
- Palliative Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Family Communication
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Samples collection
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Counting narcotics
- Geriatric Care
- Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Staff Supervision
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Immunization Administration
- Home Health Care
- Educating families
- Preventive Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Pediatric Care
- Patient Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Writing reports
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Charting
- Effective Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Brookdale Assisted Living
01.2022 - Current
HHA
Serenity Home Health, LLC
05.2017 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stark State College
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Stark State College