Carolyn Yarber
LPN
Oak Hill,West Virginia
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 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
30
30
Years of professional experience.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Medical Center
Beckley, WV
11.2014 - Current
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- 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.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 30+.long term and challenging patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records
- 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
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hidden Valley Healthcare
Oak Hill, West Virginia
09.1993 - 07.2009
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 65bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for variety of. patient rooms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Medical Center
Oak Hill, West Virginia
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- 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.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Software to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 30+.long term and challenging. patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Type patient rooms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
05.2010
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Clerical Support
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Writing Reports
- Task Delegation
- Wound Care
- Patient Triaging
- Counting Narcotics
- ADLs Assistance
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Medication Dispensing
- Documenting Intake
- Critical Thinking
- Documenting Incidents
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Protocols
- Breathing Treatments
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Charting and Recording
- Medication Administration
- Caregiving Skills
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Microsoft Outlook
- IV Insertion
- Procedure Explanation
- Conditions Reporting
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Intramuscular Injections
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Training with LUCAS-Chest Compression System
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Trained with Med Sled evaluation
- HoverMat air mattress for transfers
- Current CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - VA Medical Center
11.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Genesis Medical Center
03.2009 - 06.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant - Hidden Valley Healthcare
09.1993 - 07.2009
Fayette Institute of Technology - Associate of Applied Science, LPN
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