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Rachel Call

Brownsville,TN

Summary

Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Haywood Co Community Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
  • Monitor and discontinue blood products
  • Performed specified patent care with high degree of skill, minimal discomfort to the patient and minimal supervision
  • Administer treatments, prepares for tests and procedures ad assisted physicians with examinations
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
  • Administered IV, PO, subcutaneous, IM and sublingual medications
  • Proficient in pharmacology and documentation
  • Demonstrate nursing skills according to hospital policy and within scope of practice
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.

LPN OR

West Tennessee Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for consecutive procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons in achieving optimal outcomes, providing requested instruments and supplies promptly.
  • Assisted in emergency situations promptly, employing critical thinking skills under pressure to deliver quality patient care.
  • Reduced the risk of infection with strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout all stages of surgery.
  • Reduced surgery preparation time through efficient coordination with surgical team members and proper organization of equipment.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in assisting various surgical specialties, expanding knowledge base and skill set across multiple disciplines.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brownsville Family Medicine
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
  • Collaborate with pharmacists for patient medication refills
  • Scheduling preventative care diagnostic screenings and procedures for patients

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Bells Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
  • Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery
  • Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties
  • Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
  • Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary
  • Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management

Education

LPN- ASN -

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
12.2024

Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Jackson, TN
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Project Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05.2018

Skills

  • Patient vital sign monitoring
  • Medical chart management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Time management
  • Collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Assisting physicians
  • Caring for wounds
  • Direct Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nursing certification
  • BLS certification
  • ACLS certification
  • IV certification
  • NRP Certification

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Haywood Co Community Hospital
08.2023 - Current

LPN OR

West Tennessee Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brownsville Family Medicine
03.2022 - 09.2023

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Bells Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - 07.2023

Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Bachelor of Science - Project Management

Columbia Southern University

LPN- ASN -

Western Kentucky University

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