Bethany Fenn
Killen
Summary
Professional nurse with robust clinical experience, adept at providing high-quality patient care in medical office settings. Skilled in patient assessment, administering medications, and maintaining accurate health records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for reliability, compassion, and effective communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Athens Heart Center
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate medical records management.
- Supported nurses in administering medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing patient experience.
- Learned to operate medical equipment, contributing to efficient clinical procedures and patient care.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with team members in scheduling patient appointments, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with protocols and delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, optimizing workflow and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining accuracy in documentation and patient records.
- Developed and implemented care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Monitored patient conditions, identifying changes and escalating concerns to healthcare providers promptly.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff to enhance care coordination and support.
- Conducted regular assessments of nursing processes to identify opportunities for quality improvement initiatives.
- 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.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
LPN Home Health Nurse
Gentiva Home Health
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and communicating findings to healthcare teams.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding health management and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through effective care coordination.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients receiving home care services.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies in response to changing health conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL07.2003
Skills
Patient assessment
ECHO
Instructing the Patient in test results and Physician recommendations
Teaching and administering medications
Wound care
Very detailed oriented
Punctual
Eager to learn
Assisted on many procedures
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Athens Heart Center
09.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 09.2022
LPN Home Health Nurse
Gentiva Home Health
01.2016 - 10.2019
Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
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