Bobie Kepler
Bryan,OH
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Mercy Defiance Clinic, skilled in medication administration and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and clinical judgment. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering high-quality nursing services, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Skilled in utilizing EHR systems for accurate documentation and providing emotional support to patients. Committed to maintaining high-quality care and fostering a safe environment in alignment with infection control protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Mercy Defiance Clinic
Defiance, OH
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN Field Nurse
Americare Home Health Agency
Defiance, OH
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
LPN Field Nurse
Interim Home Health
Defiance, OH
06.2012 - 11.2019
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH07.2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Nursing documentation
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Appointment scheduling
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Epic systems
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient charting
- Activities of daily living adls
- In-home care
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Time management
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Mercy Defiance Clinic
10.2020 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Americare Home Health Agency
12.2019 - 09.2020
LPN Field Nurse
Interim Home Health
06.2012 - 11.2019
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Northwest State Community College