BONNIE ROUSE
Johnstown ,NY
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Saint Mary's Healthcare, adept in medical documentation and delivering exceptional patient care. Excelled in fast-paced environments, ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for diverse populations. Demonstrates clinical judgment and empathy, significantly improving patient satisfaction and care continuity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
Wilkinson's Rehab and Long Term Facility
04.2020 - Current
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood glucose levels, and vital signs.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Achieve successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to patients in a 22-bed unit.
- Delivered updates in patient status to supervisor.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Administered controlled narcotics, vaccines, and performed catheterizations.
- Answer call lights from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN Charge Nurse
Vibra Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing treatments.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to ensure clinic coverage and flow.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted physicians with unit rounds and addressed any concerns related to patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of health care and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
FMCC
Johnstown, NY05-2000
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- EKGs
- Clinical judgment
- Continuing education
- Compassion and empathy
- Postoperative care
- Routine medical procedures
- Catheter care
- Transcribing Physician Orders
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
12.2023 - Current
LPN
Wilkinson's Rehab and Long Term Facility
04.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Vibra Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
FMCC
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