Beecher J. Patrick
9213 N. 600 W. Michigan City,IN
Summary
Patient advocate; uphold the highest standards of nursing care.
- Experienced with excellent patient care and leadership skills
- Keen observation, communication, and intervention skills
- Adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Life Care Center Of The Willows
Valparaiso, IN
02.2023 - Current
LPN
Residences Of Coffee Creek
Chesterton, IN
02.2021 - 02.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Lutheran Life Communities Wittenberg Village
Crown Point, IN
06.2004 - 10.2022
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN1998
Skills
- Dispensing medications
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Insertion of catheters
- Application of dressings
- Intravenous therapy
Responsible for the care of patients through the direct supervision of CNAs encompassing
- Administer control narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys
- Enforce regulations requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medications during change of shift
- Develop and implement nursing care plans, and supervise patients admissions and discharge procedures
- Liaison between patients, nurses, and physicians to address problems requiring immediate/long term resolve
- Ensure open lines of communication and accurate charting procedures; update computerized patient data
- Facilitate a creative and safe environment with diversified and stimulating recreational activities
- Assist staff nurses with initial assessment of patients upon admission
- Report changes in patients conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention
- Train and supervise personnel in all areas of patient care and daily procedures
Timeline
LPN
Life Care Center Of The Willows
02.2023 - Current
LPN
Residences Of Coffee Creek
02.2021 - 02.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Lutheran Life Communities Wittenberg Village
06.2004 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana