Carol Bayona
Jacksonville,NC
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Craven Community College
New Bern, NCAssociate Of Applied Arts - Fine Arts
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC08.2009
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Nursing Ethics
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Respiratory Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Behavioral Health
- Hospice Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing Treatments
- Documenting intake
- Patient evaluations
- Geriatric Care
- Preventive Care
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient Intake
- Behavioral assessment
- Maintaining nutrition
- Home Health Care
- Health Education
- Pediatric Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Charting
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Patient Observation
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Specimen Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Responsible and Dependable
- Patient support
- Intravenous Medications
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Quality Assessments
Timeline
LPN
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Craven Community College
Associate Of Applied Arts - Fine Arts
Coastal Carolina Community College
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