Catherine Rice
Cullman
Summary
Skilled LPN with over 20 years of experience in direct patient care. Proficient in clinical judgment and mentoring new staff, striving to implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and safety. Have mentored new RN graduates and vocational students as well.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2002 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement evidence-based practices for improved patient care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering knowledge sharing and adherence to best practices.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing efficiency in daily operations within the unit.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
LPN
The Sanctuary at The Woodlands
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- This position as PRN only.
LPN
Woodland Village Health Care
09.1988 - 07.2002
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
LPN -
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL09-1988
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Pediatric care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Samples collection
- Documenting incidents
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA protocols
- Licensed practical nurse
- Educating families
- Tuberculosis testing
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient education
Timeline
LPN
The Sanctuary at The Woodlands
01.2024 - 11.2024
LPN
CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2002 - Current
LPN
Woodland Village Health Care
09.1988 - 07.2002
LPN -
Wallace State Community College
Received Nurse of The Year Award twice during my nursing career.
Received Nurse of The Year Award while I was employed at Woodland Village Health Care Center. Employed at this facility for 15 years. First nursing career in Long Term care where I received valuable knowledge and nursing skills that I have retained thus far. My nursing career would not have been where it is today,if not for the knowledge and experience from long term care. Received Nurse of The Year Award at my current place of employment,Cullman Regional Medical Center. Thoroughly enjoy working on a Med Surg unit. So many opportunities to learn and share what I have been taught ,so that I can have a positive impact on my patient and their families.