Billi Jo Lawrence
Gettysburg
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Capital Area Intermediate Unit
Enola
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
LPN
Bayada Home Health
Mechanicsburg
08.2019 - Current
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
LPN
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12
New Oxford
05.2014 - 02.2022
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
LPN
Bayada Home Health
York
08.2009 - 04.2014
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
LPN
Cancer Care Associates
York
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Education
License in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Hanover Practical Nursing Program
Hanover, PA07-2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Home healthcare
- Catheter care
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Tracheostomy care
- Behavioral health
- Medical documentation
- Pediatric nursing
- Patient documention
- Direct patient care
- Charting and recording
Timeline
LPN
Capital Area Intermediate Unit
02.2022 - Current
LPN
Bayada Home Health
08.2019 - Current
LPN
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12
05.2014 - 02.2022
LPN
Bayada Home Health
08.2009 - 04.2014
LPN
Cancer Care Associates
09.2006 - 08.2009
License in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Hanover Practical Nursing Program
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