Caitlin Cox
Reidsville,GA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at Meadows Physician’s Women’s Care, excelling in compassionate patient care. Demonstrated expertise in clinical documentation, and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication. Committed to ongoing professional development and fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Meadows Physician’s Women’s Care
Vidalia
02.2016 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data.
- Managed patient care through checking blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and hemoglobin blood levels.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs
- Gathered and ordered lab specimens.
- Assisted physicians and nurse practitioners during examinations or procedures as needed.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Administered injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
CNA
Meadows Regional Medical Center
Vidalia
12.2013 - 02.2016
- Assisted patients with ADLs
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional needs.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Coastal Pines Technical College
Baxley08.2015
Toombs County High School
Lyons, GA05.2011
Skills
- Injection administration
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Nursing ethics
- Maternal-child nursing
- Lab specimen collection
- Clinical decision making
- Vital signs
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Licensed practical nurse
Certification
CPR
Timeline
LPN
Meadows Physician’s Women’s Care
02.2016 - Current
CNA
Meadows Regional Medical Center
12.2013 - 02.2016
LPN - Nursing
Coastal Pines Technical College
Toombs County High School