BEVERLY BEAVERS
Alabaster
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with proven expertise at Encompass Lakeshore in patient assessments and wound care. Skilled in medication administration and effective communication, I excel in delivering compassionate care while collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring patient safety through meticulous attention to detail. Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with experience in providing care in a variety of healthcare settings. Experienced in medication administration, health education, and wound care. Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with patients and families to promote comfort and safety while remaining organized, detail-oriented, and professional.
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Encompass Lakeshore
Homewood, AL
03.2021 - Current
- Vitals signs, medication administration, PO and IV, wound care, wound vacs, apply and maintain, maintain drains and foley catheters as maintain I and Os. Bladder scan and straight cath as well as insertion of foley catheters. Apply miscellaneous wraps and boots to extremities. Perform skin care and maintain turn schedule to prevent breakdown.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
On Call LPN
Aveanna Hospice
Pelham, AL
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
LPN
Maxim Staffing
Birmingham, AL
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges of patients; completed necessary paperwork related to admission, discharge process.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
LPN
UAB
Birmingham, AL
05.2010 - 11.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges of patients; completed necessary paperwork related to admission, discharge process.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed.
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs.
- Supervised staff members to ensure quality care was provided to all patients.
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
- Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
LPN
Five Star Assisted Living
Birmingham, AL
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges of patients; completed necessary paperwork related to admission, discharge process.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed.
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs.
- Supervised staff members to ensure quality care was provided to all patients.
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
- Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient plans of care; implemented treatment plan modifications as needed.
- Provided direct care to patients with home visits and medication management.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Observed patients, charted, and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
- Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
- Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
- Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures.
- Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output.
- Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms.
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making.
- Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.
- Dressed, maintaining personal hygiene, moved in bed, and standing and walking.
- Replaced bed linens and replenished room consumables to support patient comfort and wellness.
- Monitored supply usage and proactively requisitioned replenishment to support seamless care continuum.
- Worked with patients in both home and hospital settings, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Prepared and examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
LPN
BVAMC
Birmingham, AL
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges of patients; completed necessary paperwork related to admission, discharge process.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed.
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs.
- Supervised staff members to ensure quality care was provided to all patients.
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
- Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient plans of care; implemented treatment plan modifications as needed.
- Provided direct care to patients with home visits and medication management.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Observed patients, charted, and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
- Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
- Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
- Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures.
- Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
- Recorded food and fluid intake and output.
- Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms.
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making.
- Applied proper lifting techniques and mobility aids to support safe movement for mobility-inhibited patients.
- Dressed, maintaining personal hygiene, moved in bed, and standing and walking.
- Replaced bed linens and replenished room consumables to support patient comfort and wellness.
- Monitored supply usage and proactively requisitioned replenishment to support seamless care continuum.
- Worked with patients in both home and hospital settings, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Prepared and examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
PCT
UAB
Birmingham, AL
02.2005 - 05.2007
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient mobility and activities of daily living.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Labs, EKGs
PCT
Brookwood Hospital
Birmingham, AL
08.2003 - 02.2005
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes and health management strategies.
- Labs, EKGs, Vita Signs
Education
Business
UAB
Birmingham, ALDiploma - LPN Program
Lawson State College
Birmingham, AL05-2008
Associate in Science (A.S.) - core classes
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL01-2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Chelsea High School
Chelsea, AL05-1979
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- Excellent communication
- Time management
- Time management abilities
- Direct patient care
- Multitasking
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient charting
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Active listening
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Patient care
- Preoperative care
- Geriatric care
- Immunization administration
- Effective communication
- Documentation accuracy
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Medication dispensing
- Physical assessment
- Family communication
- Caregiving skills
- Catheter care
- Verbal and written communication
- EMR / EHR
- Behavioral assessment
- Vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication reconciliation
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Medical records management
- Emergency response
- Breathing treatments
- End-of-life care
- Patient evaluations
- Trauma-informed care
- Care planning
- Pain management
- Outpatient care
- Palliative care
- Inpatient care
- Quality assurance
- Diabetes management
- Patient management
- Anatomy
- Patient triaging
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Documenting intake
- ADL assistance
- Health education
- Patient intake
- Mental health support
- Chronic disease management
- Indirect patient care
- Case management
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Pediatric care
- Staff supervision
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Regulatory requirements
- Writing reports
- Charting and recording
- Educating families
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Counting narcotics
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Tracking symptoms
- Documenting incidents
- Licensed practical nurse
- Psychotropic medications
- HIPAA protocols
- Cultural competence
- Medical records security
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Vocational support
- Patient safety protocols
- [Type] EMR software
- Samples collection
- EKG administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
AL LPN 2-059825
Timeline
LPN
Encompass Lakeshore
03.2021 - Current
On Call LPN
Aveanna Hospice
01.2015 - 03.2021
LPN
Maxim Staffing
01.2011 - 06.2015
LPN
UAB
05.2010 - 11.2011
LPN
Five Star Assisted Living
04.2009 - 07.2011
LPN
BVAMC
05.2008 - 07.2009
PCT
UAB
02.2005 - 05.2007
PCT
Brookwood Hospital
08.2003 - 02.2005
Diploma - LPN Program
Lawson State College
Associate in Science (A.S.) - core classes
Jefferson State Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Chelsea High School
Business
UAB
AWARDS
Daisy Awards x 2, Tulip Awards x 5