Claudia Magnon
Jefferson,LA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate patient care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical documentation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Jeff Care Community Community Health Center- East Jefferson
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for seamless communication.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment during care processes.
- 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.
LPN
Northlake Behavioral Health System
11.2013 - 07.2023
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans by collaborating with healthcare teams.
- medication management strategies.Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient assessment and safety protocols to ensure compliance.
- Implemented infection control measures that enhanced patient safety and reduced hospital-acquired infection
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and patient care plans.
LPN
Pontchartrain Health Care Center
09.2007 - 09.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
Slidell, LA05-2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- [Type] EMR software
- Behavioral assessment
Timeline
LPN
Jeff Care Community Community Health Center- East Jefferson
11.2023 - Current
LPN
Northlake Behavioral Health System
11.2013 - 07.2023
LPN
Pontchartrain Health Care Center
09.2007 - 09.2013
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College