Bridget Barry
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at South County Nursing Home, excelling in medication administration and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical judgment. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lpn
South County Nursing Home
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Trained new staff on nursing home policies and patient care techniques.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote a safe environment for residents.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Gietner Home
02.2013 - 01.2025
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare providers and families.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to monitor patient conditions and adjust treatments as necessary.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Vashon High
St Louis, MO05.1986
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- End-of-life care
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Lpn
South County Nursing Home
01.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Gietner Home
02.2013 - 01.2025
High School Diploma - General Studies
Vashon High