Betty Knepp
Bigler
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
PennHighlands Healthcare
State College
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Assisted with patient assessments and developed care plans collaboratively.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques effectively.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare teams accurately.
- Implemented infection control measures during patient interactions, safeguarding patient health and preventing infection spread.
- Managed medical supplies and equipment to ensure readiness and support effective field operations.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Responded to emergency situations by delivering basic life support measures.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction, patient flows and general workflow efficiency.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Prepared and utilized catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies for patient care.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Directed improvement of patient care and documentation methods, enhancing quality of care and compliance with standards.
LPN Charge Nurse
Allied Resources Medical Staffing
Allentown
08.2016 - 03.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admission and discharge processes for efficient workflow management.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses according to established guidelines.
- Conducted assessments and developed care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance safety within the healthcare environment.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Lpn
Capital Healthcare
Philipsburg
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and managed emergencies for approximately 30 nursing facility residents.
- Delivered basic patient care, including monitoring vital signs and performing catheterizations.
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, and blood pressure.
- Recorded patients' food and fluid intake alongside output.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and mobility tasks.
- Supervised care nurses in medication administration and treatment coordination.
- Administered liquid feedings while ensuring prompt response to medical emergencies.
LPN
E People Healthcare
Clarion
08.2006 - 06.2014
- Administered medications, supervised care nurses on the floor, assisted with patient lifting, and coordinated physician orders.
- Administered liquid feeding, managed medical emergencies, and provided safety recommendations.
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.
- Record food and fluid intake and output.
Private Duty Nurse
06.1999 - 06.2012
- Administered medication, assisted with hoyer lift transfers, bathed, and prepared meals to ensure daily care and comfort.
- Scheduled staff for her care, performed range of motion exercises, administered catheter care.
- Provided meals and communicated with her POA regarding theft concerns to ensure her safety and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with her son to create a safer living environment, enhancing her overall quality of life.
Teacher’s Aide / Nurse
Pyramid Healthcare
Altoona
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
- Organized and supervised recreational activities, fostering physical, mental, and social development among students.
- Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
- Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
- Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
- Facilitated safe and efficient bus loading and unloading for students.
- Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
- Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
- Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
- Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
- Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
- Assisted in opening the autism school and completed training at the Timothy School in Philadelphia.
- Delivered basic patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with personal hygiene and wound care.
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Record food and fluid intake and output.
- Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.
- Gave liquid feeding. handled medical emergencies. handled calling parents. had to call cys when needed. had meeting with parents. made safety suggestions. did bathing when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearfield high school
Clearfield, pa, United States06-1992
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Medical record management
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
- Patient care
References
Will be given on request
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
PennHighlands Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Allied Resources Medical Staffing
08.2016 - 03.2024
Lpn
Capital Healthcare
08.2016 - 08.2018
LPN
E People Healthcare
08.2006 - 06.2014
Teacher’s Aide / Nurse
Pyramid Healthcare
08.2000 - 08.2006
Private Duty Nurse
06.1999 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Clearfield high school