Bethany Tunnell

• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
• Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Ensuring that the patients took their medications as ordered.

Forensic Nursing Home: Performed blood sugar checks and administered insulin as ordered. Monitored intake of food and fluid. Monitored behaviors and redirected residents as necessary.

Transitional Care Unit: In addition to ensuring medication compliance, I ensured that scheduled jobs, group sessions, and appointments were attended by the patients to further their successful completion of the Transitional Care program and effectively reintegrate back into the community. Offered one to one time with patients if needed.

• 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.