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Education
Certification
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Christy Aitcheson

ELIZABETHTOWN,Kentucky

Summary

Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 38+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Seasoned LP with expertise in patient care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 38 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Elizabethtown, KY
02.2017 - 03.2023
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • 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.

Critical Care Tech III

Providence Hospital
Washington DC
09.1991 - 07.2001
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

LPN

Samaritan Medical Center
Watertown, NY
09.2001 - 05.2014
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Bohlen Technical Center
Watertown, NY
09.2003

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

US Navy
Great Lakes, IL

None - Music Education

Adams State College
Alamosa
09.1980

General -

Rocky Mountain High School
Fort Collins, CO
06.1977

Certification

  • Area of certification Training - 2002 - Present
  • Licensed LPN - 2003 - Present
  • Phlebotomy, IV insertion, CPR, Critical Care, Annual classes

Timeline

LPN

Pinnacle Treatment Centers
02.2017 - 03.2023

LPN

Samaritan Medical Center
09.2001 - 05.2014

Critical Care Tech III

Providence Hospital
09.1991 - 07.2001

LPN - Nursing

Bohlen Technical Center

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

US Navy

None - Music Education

Adams State College

General -

Rocky Mountain High School
Christy Aitcheson