Barbara DeSmet
Canby,MN
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at CentraCare Health, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and emergency response. Recognized for delivering high-quality nursing interventions and ensuring patient safety, contributing to improved health outcomes in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Medical Solutions
Omaha, NE
10.2024 - Current
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Hchc
Hendricks, MN
11.2023 - 10.2024
- N:P ratio-1:20-30
- EMAR: Matrix and PCC
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodstock Treatment Center
Woodstock, MN
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
LPN Charge Nurse
GSS St.James
Saint James, MN
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Travel LPN
- NH 60 bed
- PCC
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Delegating tasks within the scope of CNA.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mile Lacs Health System
Onamia, MN
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
LPN
CentraCare Health - Monticello
Melrose, MN
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN
Saint Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud, MN
02.2022 - 09.2022
- EMAR: PCC
- Neurology specific Medical Surgical Units-Wound care-IV Fluid and Medication Management
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Francis Nursing Home
Breckenridge, MN
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Travel Nurse
- NH 74 bed unit
- ratio 1:25
LPN
DPHC
Ivanhoe, MN
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Bel Brands
Brookings, SD
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Developed standard operating procedures for use in the lab environment.
- Employed scientific methods to promote quality of collected samples and stored specimens.
- Reviewed experimental data to catch potential lab errors and correct mistakes.
- Maintained accurate records of laboratory activities and results.
- Collected samples from research sites or patients for analysis in the laboratory setting.
LPN
CK Home Care
Marshall, MN
03.2006 - 06.2017
- daily tracheostomy daily cathcare and to prepare patients for procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Pipestone08-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Patient documentation
Certification
- MN and SD state license
- BLS
Timeline
LPN
Medical Solutions
10.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Hchc
11.2023 - 10.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Woodstock Treatment Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
GSS St.James
05.2023 - 07.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Mile Lacs Health System
01.2023 - 04.2023
LPN
CentraCare Health - Monticello
09.2022 - 12.2022
LPN
Saint Cloud Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Francis Nursing Home
04.2021 - 12.2021
LPN
DPHC
03.2019 - 04.2021
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Bel Brands
06.2017 - 03.2019
LPN
CK Home Care
03.2006 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
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