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Joy Colkmire

17950 Mayflower Ln, Livingston,LA

Summary

Dedicated LPN with experience in pediatrics, geriatrics and family care, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through patient monitoring. Skilled in clinical documentation and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery. Committed to continuous improvement in healthcare settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN (pediatrics)

Aveanna Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds & provided treatments.


  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Provided trach & vent care.

LPN

Sage LTAC
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.

LPN (PRN)

The Claiborne at Shoe Creek
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.

LPN

Restorix Health
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
  • Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Northshore Technical College
Hammond, LA
01-2001

Certificate -

Wound Care Education Institute
Los Angeles, CA
01-2010

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Medical Careers Academy
Baton Rouge
01-1998

High School Diploma -

Doyle High School
Livingston, LA
01-1989

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care
  • Compassionate care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Physical assessment

Certification

Wound care certification &

CPR

Timeline

LPN (pediatrics)

Aveanna Healthcare
07.2023 - Current

LPN

Sage LTAC
03.2019 - 02.2021

LPN (PRN)

The Claiborne at Shoe Creek
02.2019 - 01.2021

LPN

Restorix Health
08.2017 - 03.2019

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Northshore Technical College

Certificate -

Wound Care Education Institute

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Medical Careers Academy

High School Diploma -

Doyle High School

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