Catherine Manson

Licensed Practical Nurse

VA Hospital

08.2014 - Current

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered IM Ketorolac, immunizations, as prescribed, performed venipuncture, and performed bladder scan, straight catheterization as prescribed.
Assisted with coordinating virtual video appointment with PCP and blood pressure management by empowering patients through change in lifestyle setting SMART goals,
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences through discharge follow-up calls.
Obtained veteran's vital signs, EKG and weight height and measurements from outpatients.
Assisted with managing patient care through reinforcing and performing HGBA1C and or obtaining and recording from the veterans' log 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 simple wound care and dressing reapplications as prescribed in providers' office outpatient.
Comforted patients and families throughout care process going through the grieving process by providing self.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare, outpatient psych, dieticians and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport, for example assisting the Gynecologist LEEP colposcopy.
Supported physicians and veterans during examinations to assist with diagnostic pap smear.
Delivered updates in patient status to nurse care manager and recording self reported changes in medical records during pre-visit phone calls for RN follow up.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk with medical aseptic by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments reusable medical equipment, as per protocol Also handling sterile equipment for sterile processing.
Implemented veterans' confidentiality as per HIPAA, also maintained safety for our veterans, in addition to always using two identifiers as per facility policy.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and collaborated with the PACT team NCM to triage medical concerns beyond my scope of practice.
Collaborated with PACT RN NCM to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.