Cheri Delgado
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Conscientious Licensed Practical Nurse offering 31 years of experience providing comprehensive care in multiple settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Envision Hospice
Gig Harbor, WA
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as referrals, needed documentation, and admission tracking.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Reviewed admission orders for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and update employee files for all new hires.
- Managed, scheduled and coordinated annual flu vaccines, Fit Testing, and TB tests.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Coordinated with hospital discharge planners for a safe transition to the home or facility environment.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal transition to home care environment.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Nurse
MultiCare Health
Tacoma , WA
07.2008 - 03.2021
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication, and insertion of catheters and PEG tube.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Education
License Practical Nurse Program - License Practical Nurse Program
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA12-1993
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Communication
- Palliative Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient evaluations
- Home Health Care
- Medical Records Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Case Management
- Educating families
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Envision Hospice
03.2021 - 04.2024
Staff Nurse
MultiCare Health
07.2008 - 03.2021
License Practical Nurse Program - License Practical Nurse Program
Renton Technical College
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