Betty Miller

Lpn Staff/LPN Charge Nurse

Northport Health Services

07.2009 - 11.2023

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.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
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.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
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.
Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
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.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
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.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Enhanced patient care by administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Provided high-quality nursing care, reducing hospital readmissions and improving overall patient satisfaction.
Assisted with diagnostic procedures by collecting specimens and preparing them for laboratory analysis.
Served as a mentor for new nursing staff, providing guidance in clinical skills and best practices.
Performed accurate assessments of post-operative patients by evaluating vital signs, pain levels, surgical site conditions, and other relevant factors.
Worked closely with case managers to coordinate discharge planning processes for timely transitions of care after hospitalization or rehabilitation stays.
Managed wound care effectively by cleaning wounds, applying dressings, monitoring healing progress, and updating treatment plans accordingly.
Monitored patient vital signs, making timely adjustments to treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
Collaborated with physicians to update care plans based on patient progress, ensuring the highest level of care possible.
Assessed patients'' needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Assisted physicians during examinations by gathering equipment needed for specific procedures or tests.
Provided emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families during difficult times, promoting healing and resilience.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and improving clinical outcomes within the facility.
Documented all aspects of patient care accurately, maintaining thorough records for legal compliance and effective communication among team members.
Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
Administered vaccinations to protect patients from infectious diseases.
Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that individual rights were respected and their voices heard in the decision-making process.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Lpn Staff/LPN Charge Nurse

Education

DIPLOMA/CERTIFIED LPN - Nursing

Skills

Timeline

Lpn Staff/LPN Charge Nurse

DIPLOMA/CERTIFIED LPN - Nursing

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