Caitlin Hall
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
With a solid background at Mosaic Life Care- LTACH, I excel in delivering compassionate care and clinical decision-making. My expertise spans from acute to chronic infections to wound care and to working with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. While even going to school to receive my LPN and now to receive my RN in May I have shown commitment and dedication to my work, patients and education. Demonstrating a 100% commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient education, I leverage my licensed practical nurse skills to enhance health and well-being. Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration and IV antibiotics, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Mosaic Life Care- LTACH
Saint Joseph, MO
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
PCA- Patient Care Associate
Mosaic Life Care- LTACH
Saint Joseph, MO
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Diversicare Health Care
Saint Joseph, MO
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Assist residents with activities of daily living
- Assist with feeding, taking vitals, changing soiled clothing and linens, assist with showers
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Savannah, MO05-2025
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Savannah, MO07-2024
Some college - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO11.2018
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Saint Joseph, MO05-2016
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Central line care and infection prevention
- Clinical Decision Making and judgement
- Medical Documentation
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate Care
- Post Operative Care
- Catheter Care
- Disease Prevention
- Tracheostomy Care
- End of life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Samples collection
- HIPAA protocols
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Direct Inpatient Care
- Medication Administration
- Basic life support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Accomplishments
- Caregiver of the month
- Selected as PCA super user during electronic charting transition
Timeline
LPN
Mosaic Life Care- LTACH
07.2024 - Current
PCA- Patient Care Associate
Mosaic Life Care- LTACH
01.2020 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Diversicare Health Care
01.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Some college - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
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