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Christina Parker

Attica,IN

Summary

Compassionate LPN of 25 years experience. With extensive experience in medication administration, documentation using the Martix computer system as well as sending off lab results to providers along with current medication list for review. Excelling in wound care and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and safety through critical thinking and effective communication. Recognized for optimizing staff productivity and delivering exceptional end-of-life care, fostering trust and collaboration with patients and families. Obtaining written orders from MD and processing the orders. lab result to MD. I have always live by the saying "I treat my patient as I would want to be treated if and when I'm in their shoes." Experience with IV therapy, cath care and placement. G-tube care, Wound Vac, just to name a few

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Westminster Village
08.2021 - Current
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

LPN Field Nurse

ViaQuest Hospice
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
  • Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
  • Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
  • Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
  • Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decision making.
  • Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
  • Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
  • Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
  • Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
  • Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.

LPN Charge Nurse

Rosewalk Village
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Matrix computer system.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.

LPN Charge Nurse

The Springs of Lafayette
08.2014 - 08.2017
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Martix computer system.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.

Education

LPN License - LPN Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
01-2000

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient charting
  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous medications
  • Patient education
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Specimen collection
  • CPR/AED
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Infection control
  • Physical assessments
  • Nursing staff supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Activities of daily living adls
  • Patient support
  • Wound dressing and suturing
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Call answering and assistance
  • Patient observation
  • Medical paperwork processing
  • Procedure explanation
  • Patient positioning and transporting
  • Conditions reporting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Medical examination
  • Equipment assembly
  • Needs assessment
  • Work planning and coordination
  • ICD-10
  • Examination and test preparation
  • Equipment inspection
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 4-8 staff members on a unit

Certification

LPN license (Indiana)

CPR/AEDS

First Aide

TB certification

Languages

English

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Westminster Village
08.2021 - Current

LPN Field Nurse

ViaQuest Hospice
08.2019 - 08.2021

LPN Charge Nurse

Rosewalk Village
08.2017 - 08.2019

LPN Charge Nurse

The Springs of Lafayette
08.2014 - 08.2017

LPN License - LPN Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. Lafayette

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