Carol Erkkinen
Yorktown,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurse with 14 years of experience in healthcare administration, patient and family education and providing best-in-class indirect and direct patient care. Committed to designing individual care plans for long-term patient health and advocating for patient needs. Clear-thinking Field Nurse with demonstrated skills in healthcare management and patient safety. Kind and detail-oriented with excellent clinical skills. Adept in initiating plans of care and making revisions to foster optimal patient health. Ready to apply my nursing capabilities to a dynamic new position. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Hope In Home Care
09.2018 - Current
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
LPN
Riverside Warwick Forest
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from family members to provide basic assistance and concerns.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Paralegal - Law
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COLPN - Nursing
Riverside School of Health Careers
Newport News, VA12.2010
Skills
- Individualized treatment plans
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Vitals collection
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Health Promotion
- Attention to Detail
- Geriatric Nursing
- Wound Care
- Disease prevention strategies
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Observation
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Equipment Inspection
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Intravenous Medications
- Analytical Thinking
- In-Home Care
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Education
- Progress Monitoring
- Patient Charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Responsible and Dependable
- Respiratory Care
- Cardiac Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Diabetes management
- Home healthcare
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Practice
- Catheter Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Infection Control
- Nursing Documentation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medical examination
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2023
LPN Field Nurse
Hope In Home Care
09.2018 - Current
LPN
Riverside Warwick Forest
02.2011 - 01.2012
Paralegal - Law
Pikes Peak Community College
LPN - Nursing
Riverside School of Health Careers