BethAnn Anway
Piqua,OH
Summary
I excel in delivering compassionate care and clinical documentation, enhancing patient outcomes. My expertise in medication administration and ability to foster patient independence through effective communication and mental health support stand out. Achievements include significantly improving clinical results and patient satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Primary Health Solutions
Dayton, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Optimized clinical results by overseeing medication management, tracking vital signs, and recording pertinent data.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
StoryPoint Senior Living
Troy, OH
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Followed established standards of nursing practices and implemented facility policies and procedures.
- Monitored resident care and initiated necessary corrective actions to enforce standards of care.
- Completed facility rounds on frequent basis to monitor care and provide support where needed.
- Maintained records and preformed clerical duties to document patient progress or response to treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oakley Place
Greenville, OH
06.2012 - 05.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
Minster, OH
11.2010 - 06.2012
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
Education
License - LPN - License Practical Nursing Program
Upper Valley Career Center
Piqua, OH02.2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Primary Health Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
StoryPoint Senior Living
06.2018 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oakley Place
06.2012 - 05.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
11.2010 - 06.2012
License - LPN - License Practical Nursing Program
Upper Valley Career Center