Carrie Akins
Pawnee,OK
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration, and patient education. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy, and relationship building. Seeking to leverage background and experience to secure nursing position with forward-thinking employer.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Elara Caring Home Health
Stillwater, Oklahoma
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Conducted medical tests such as x-rays or electrocardiograms to diagnose medical conditions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Advised patients on dietary requirements and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health status.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided counseling services regarding chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Coordinated referrals between primary care providers and specialists when needed.
- Assisted with preoperative preparation tasks such as obtaining informed consent prior to surgery or administering preoperative medications.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
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- Administered [IV fluids, and Atibiotics], [Insulin], and [Vitamin, Hormones] as well as by mouth medications in accordance with physician's orders and care plan directives.
LPN Charge Nurse
Southern Oaks Care Center
Pawnee, Okl
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new hires or existing staff members on proper clinical procedures or techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Correctional Nurse
TurnKey
Stillwater, OK
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration in accordance with policy.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
- Performed medical rounds on a daily basis to assess the overall condition of inmates.
- Identified changes in an inmate's condition and reported them to the physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all required documentation was completed accurately within established timeframes according to facility policy.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings related to inmate healthcare issues.
- Provided guidance and support to correctional officers regarding basic healthcare issues concerning inmates.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
- Collaborated with other healthcare staff members to ensure continuity of care for inmates.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while providing medical treatments in a secure environment.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, during routine visits or hospitalizations.
- Counseled inmates regarding their emotional wellbeing and behavior modification techniques.
- Coordinated referrals for outside medical specialists when needed.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City, OK07-1994
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pediatric nursing
- Quality Improvement
- Diabetes management
- Health Promotion
References
Jennifer Stewart 918-520-4570
Pyllis Yellowman 405-880-9780
more references on request
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Elara Caring Home Health
03.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Southern Oaks Care Center
09.2020 - 10.2022
Correctional Nurse
TurnKey
12.2018 - 12.2019
Practical Nursing -
Pioneer Technology Center
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