Carol Guillory
Bunkie,LA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 18+ years of experience in the Nursing field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing assigned duties, with strong documentation skills and hands on technique. Dedicated nursing professional delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in long term settings as well as Mental Health and Home Health Proven talents in varies LPN jobs with positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and good bedside manner. Hardworking LPN that's ready and willing to help medical team to achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayou Vista Manor
Bunkie, LA
04.2021 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for over 25 or more patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Collaborated with several CNA',Fellow LPN's, RN' and NP to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
Ville Platte, LA
12.2021 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Cared for over 25 or more patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Collaborated with several CNA's , Fellow LPN's, RN's and NP to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Camelot Of Broussard
Broussard, LA
01.2013 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point click to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Cared for over 40 or more patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Collaborated with several CNA's, Fellow LPN's, RN's and NP to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Education
License - Licensed Practical Nurse
Avoyelles Tech. College
Hessmer, La06.2004
Certification - Beautician
T.H. Harris Tech. College
Opelousas, LA01.1995
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Delta College of Arts & Technology - Lafayette
Alexandria, La12.1989
High School Diploma -
Bunkie Magnet High School
Bunkie, LA05.1988
Skills
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Basic life support
- Call light Answering and Assistance
- Knowledgeable with Tracheotomy Tubes
- Intramuscular Injections
- Rehabilitation Support
- U/A Sample Collection
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Pneumonia/TB/Flu Vaccination
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Seizure Precautions
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- IV Insertion
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Feeding Pumps
- Monitoring
- PointClickCare software
- Wound Dressing
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Manor Nursing Home
12.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayou Vista Manor
04.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Camelot Of Broussard
01.2013 - 09.2020
License - Licensed Practical Nurse
Avoyelles Tech. College
Certification - Beautician
T.H. Harris Tech. College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Delta College of Arts & Technology - Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Bunkie Magnet High School
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