Carmen Padgett
Indianapolis ,IN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 5 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/Director of Nursing
Crown Pointe Assisted Living
Anderson , IN
2019.03 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Accuflo to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for over 60 patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
LPN- Home Care
Individual Support Services
Middletown , IN
2018.09 - 2019.03
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
LPN
CSL Plasma
Muncie , IN
2017.10 - 2018.06
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for patients each day with quality-driven support.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrison College
Indianapolis, IN06.2017
Skills
- Patient Charting
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Observation
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Performance Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Needs Assessment
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Conditions Reporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Specimen Collection
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Team Building
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Procedure Explanation
- Staff Supervision
- Vital Signs Recording
- Intravenous Medications
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Inventory Assessment
- Quality Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Strategy Development
- Time Management
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid and CPR
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Activity Scheduling
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Infection Control
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of staff members.
Timeline
LPN/Director of Nursing
Crown Pointe Assisted Living
2019.03 - Current
LPN- Home Care
Individual Support Services
2018.09 - 2019.03
LPN
CSL Plasma
2017.10 - 2018.06
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrison College
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