CHRISTINA LEDFORD
Murphy,NC
Summary
At Northside Hospital Atlanta, an adept LPN excelled in vital signs monitoring and patient assessments, enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication. Leveraged nursing ethics to provide top-notch palliative care, significantly contributing to the management of chronic conditions and end-of-life support. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and HIPAA compliance, ensuring high standards of clinical documentation and patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Northside Hospital Atlanta
09.2016 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Access ports using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
LPN - Nursing
North Ga Tech
Blairsville, GA06.2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- End of life care
- Nursing Ethics
- Palliative Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Maintaining nutrition
- Outpatient Care
Timeline
LPN
Northside Hospital Atlanta
09.2016 - Current
LPN - Nursing
North Ga Tech
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