Brenda Heflin
Fairmont ,WV
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Amedisys Hospice, skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and wound careProven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and personalized care plans. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while providing emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Overview
2017
2017
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Amedisys Hospice
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices during care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging end-of-life situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, iand performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
CNA LPN
Hospice Care
07.2007 - 07.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with care protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of hospice care practices.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salem International University
WV06.2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Patient relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Caregiving skills
Timeline
CNA LPN
Hospice Care
07.2007 - 07.2016
LPN
Amedisys Hospice
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salem International University