Clinton Warren
Memphis,TN
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at St. Francis Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert wound care and efficient medication administration. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering health education, I significantly contribute to interdisciplinary team efforts for quality improvement. Demonstrates strong clinical documentation abilities and a compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring high satisfaction and safety standards. 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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grifols Plasma Center
12.2010 - Current
- Improved donor outcomes by monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in Donor safety and care.
- Performed routine evaluations and complete head to toe physical examinations of potential and current plasma donors
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Assisted with donor processing and phlebotomy
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
06.1992 - 11.2010
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tennessee Technology
Memphis, TN12.1991
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Catheter Care
- Health Education
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Behavioral assessment
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grifols Plasma Center
12.2010 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
06.1992 - 11.2010
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tennessee Technology
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