Barbara Hall
Atkins,VA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Carrington Place at Wytheville
11.2017 - 12.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
LPN Charge Nurse
Evansham Manor
04.2013 - 10.2013
LPN Unit Manager
Carrington Place
04.1983 - 09.2012
- Monitored quality of care provided in the unit, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Collaborated with physicians on treatment planning, adjusting care as needed based on individual patient needs.
- Managed LPN unit operations, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Improved staff efficiency by conducting ongoing training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other clinical indicators.
- Developed rapport with patients and their families providing emotional support during difficult times thereby creating an atmosphere conducive for healing.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing strict medication administration protocols.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining proper infection control standards.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among staff through clear expectations and open communication channels for feedback exchange.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing both day-to-day operations as well as responding effectively during emergency situations within the unit.
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings discussing treatment options that best suit the unique needs of each patient leading towards improved outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Streamlined communication between staff and family members to provide consistent updates on patient progress.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Established and continuously optimized unit individual work assignments.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed 5 nurses and nursing activities in 56-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Managed 5 nurses and nursing activities in 56 bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Worked at least 160 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped long-term care residents with feeding.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Smythe County School of Practical Nursing
Marion, VA04-1983
Skills
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Medication administration
- Nursing ethics
- Clinical decision making
- Medical equipment operation
- Diabetes management
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient documention
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Immunization administration
- Case management
- Staff supervision
- Patient relationship building
- Documenting intake
- Physical assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Vital signs
- Patient intake
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Preventive care
- Patient assessments
- Transcribing orders
- Anatomy
- Clinical judgment
- Caregiving skills
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Behavioral assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Clinical documentation
- Medication dispensing
- Pain management
- Family communication
- Patient evaluations
- Quality assurance
- Breathing treatments
- Cultural competence
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Caring for wounds
- Tracking symptoms
- Virginia licensed practical nurse
- Tuberculosis testing
Timeline
LPN
Carrington Place at Wytheville
11.2017 - 12.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Evansham Manor
04.2013 - 10.2013
LPN Unit Manager
Carrington Place
04.1983 - 09.2012
LPN - Practical Nursing
Smythe County School of Practical Nursing
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