LPN with proven expertise in geriatric nursing and working with developmentally disabled. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient relationships. Demonstrated commitment to health promotion and disease prevention, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with nursing ethics.
Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Home LPN
Finger Lakes DDSO NYS OPWDD
03.2000 - 06.2021
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 a 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.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
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.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
LPN
Manor Oak SNF
01.1999 - 03.2000
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 a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY
05-1998
Skills
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Medical documentation
Geriatric nursing
Infection control
Catheter care
Tracheostomy care
Compassionate care
Diabetes management
End-of-life care
Nursing ethics
Palliative care
Respiratory care
Health promotion
Disease prevention
Post operative care
Psychiatric nursing
Gastrointestinal care
Restorative care
Neurological care
Behavioral health
Medical equipment operation
Hospice care
Patient documention
Pediatric nursing
Patient hygiene assistance
Patient mobility assistance
Wound care
Vital signs
Direct patient care
HIPAA compliance
Clinical documentation
Patient assessments
Medication dispensing
Patient care
Physical assessment
Documentation accuracy
Immunization administration
Family communication
Clinical judgment
Breathing treatments
Documenting intake
Caregiving skills
Patient relationship building
Patient evaluations
Geriatric care
Preventive care
ADL assistance
Emergency response
Transcribing orders
Pulse oximetry tracking
Chronic disease management
Patient triaging
Inpatient care
Mental health support
Patient intake
Maintaining nutrition
Behavioral assessment
Patient management
Pediatric care
Verbal and written communication
Pain management
Quality assurance
Anatomy
Staff direction and task delegation
Empathetic and compassionate
Caring for wounds
Tuberculosis testing
Charting and recording
Educating families
Medical records security
1992 Eagle Scout
Rank of Eagle Scout obtained
Timeline
Group Home LPN
Finger Lakes DDSO NYS OPWDD
03.2000 - 06.2021
LPN
Manor Oak SNF
01.1999 - 03.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
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