Bethany Howard
Galion
Summary
Driven healthcare professional with substantial experience in clinical environment, seeking to transition into a teaching field. Developed critical skills in patient care and communication, including 30+ years of experience in a large variety of Nursing Skills. Proven ability to adapt and excel in dynamic environments, looking to bring these transferable skills to a new role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Avita Health Systems
09.2011 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities for professional development purposes while staying apprised of industry best practices and emerging healthcare trends.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Field Nurse
Home Care Matters
08.2004 - 09.2011
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
Education
LPN - Nursing
North Central State
Ontario, OH09.1994
Skills
In my 30 years of being a nurse I have gained a lot of knowledge, skills, and experience, I obtained and preformed all of the patients history and chief complaints, vitals, and labs, operated necessary patient equipment, administered medication, and injections, assisted in surgeries, and procedures, provided wound care, and emotional support, all while Educating and teaching the patient and their families
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Avita Health Systems
09.2011 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Home Care Matters
08.2004 - 09.2011
LPN - Nursing
North Central State
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