Autumn Harvey
Gildford,MT
Summary
Seasoned LPN with a proven track record in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy, honed at Logan Health and other esteemed institutions. Expert in care planning and EHR documentation, I excel in health promotion and delivering patient-centered care. My approach has significantly improved patient outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and compassionate healthcare.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Prairie Travelers
Glasgow, Montana
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
LPN
Logan Health
Chester, Montana
08.2019 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
LPN
Montana School For The Deaf And Blind
Great Falls, Montana
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Investigated incidents of abuse or neglect reported by faculty members or other staff members.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.
Education
Certificate of Applied Science - Nursing
Great Falls College MSU
Great Falls, Montana05-2022
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Health promotion
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- EHR documentation
Timeline
LPN
Prairie Travelers
02.2023 - Current
LPN
Montana School For The Deaf And Blind
08.2022 - 04.2024
LPN
Logan Health
08.2019 - Current
Certificate of Applied Science - Nursing
Great Falls College MSU