Cole Hillier
South Point,OH
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lantern at Morning Pointe
Russell, KY
02.2024 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Promedica of Riverview
South Point, OH
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 50 patients per day.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Ohio University Southern Campus
Ironton08-2012
Skills
- Wound Care
- Palliative Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting incidents
- Diabetes management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Geriatric Care
- Medication Dispensing
- ADL Assistance
- Breathing Treatments
- Staff direction and task delegation
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lantern at Morning Pointe
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Promedica of Riverview
02.2021 - 12.2023
- CPR/AED Certification
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Collins Career Center
Bachelor of Arts - History
Ohio University Southern Campus
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