BONNIE ROUSE
Johnstown,NY
Summary
Driven LPN with a proven track record at Saint Mary's Healthcare, adept in medical documentation and providing exceptional patient care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and geriatric nursing, excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and clinical judgment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Saint Mary's Healthcare
04.2020 - Current
- 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 clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 18 patients per day in 22-bed unit.
LPN
Vibra Healthcare Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2019
- 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 clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Palatine Nursing Home
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during process.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
FMCC
Johnstown, NY05.2000
Paralegal - Law
Mildred Elly
Albany, NY06.2009
LPN - Practical Nursing
HFM BOCES
Johnstown, NY01.2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Disease Prevention
- Post Operative Care
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing Treatments
- Caregiving skills
- Documenting intake
- Geriatric Care
- ADL Assistance
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Transcribing orders
- Inpatient Care
- Mental Health Support
- Staff Supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Charting
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Specimen Collection
- Responsible and Dependable
- Call Answering and Assistance
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Saint Mary's Healthcare
04.2020 - Current
LPN
Vibra Healthcare Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2019
LPN
Palatine Nursing Home
03.2012 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
FMCC
Paralegal - Law
Mildred Elly
LPN - Practical Nursing
HFM BOCES
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