Christina Kleuser
Woodward,OK
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 9 years of professional patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Health Inc
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and relayed results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alliance Health Woodward
09.2016 - 11.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to physician, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Administration
Capella Education
LPN Diploma - Nursing
High Plains Technology Center
Woodward, OK05-2016
General Education
Woodward High School
Woodward, OK05-2003
Skills
- Medication administration and reconciliation
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Thorough patient assessments
- Vaccination management
- Transcribing orders
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Epic EMR software
- Athena EMR software
- Staff direction and task delegation
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Health Inc
11.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alliance Health Woodward
09.2016 - 11.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Administration
Capella Education
LPN Diploma - Nursing
High Plains Technology Center
General Education
Woodward High School
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