Diligent LPN offering 14-years background providing attentive care in LTC/Home Health settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Key
Washington, Indiana
11.2021 - Current
Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
LPN
Solarbron
Evansville, Indiana
07.2021 - 11.2021
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
LPN
Good Samaratin Nursing Home
Evansville, Indiana
03.2021 - 08.2021
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN
RiverPointe
Evansville, Indiana
09.2020 - 03.2021
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Field Nurse
LifeSpring Home Health
Norman , Oklahoma
02.2020 - 08.2020
Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Field Home Health Nurse
Interim Home Health
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2018 - 02.2020
Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Virginia Career Institute
Virginia Beach, VA
Skills
Request Management
Work Planning and Coordination
Patient Care Assessment
Patient Condition Monitoring
Preventive Healthcare
Patient Examination
Intravenous Medications
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Understanding of Medical Terms
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Wound Dressing
Dressing Application
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Achieved wound healing by completing wound vac with accuracy and efficiency in 6 visits.
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