Connie Dean
Chesterfield,SC
Summary
Experienced and licensed practical nurse with over 24 years in the healthcare industry. Skilled in conducting non-surgical procedures, including breathing treatments, to ensure optimal patient care. Proficient in documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards. Committed to delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare services to patients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff LPN
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Administered vaccinations to protect patients from infectious diseases.
- Assisted physicians during examinations by gathering equipment needed for specific procedures or tests.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed patients'' needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Managed wound care effectively by cleaning wounds, applying dressings, monitoring healing progress, and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted with diagnostic procedures by collecting specimens and preparing them for laboratory analysis.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Provided high-quality nursing care, reducing hospital readmissions and improving overall patient satisfaction.
- Performed accurate assessments of post-operative patients by evaluating vital signs, pain levels, surgical site conditions, and other relevant factors.
- Monitored patient vital signs, making timely adjustments to treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
- Documented all aspects of patient care accurately, maintaining thorough records for legal compliance and effective communication among team members.
- Collaborated with physicians to update care plans based on patient progress, ensuring the highest level of care possible.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LPN
CareSouth Carolina, Inc.-(Bennettsville PEHS)
Hartsville, SC
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
LPN
Prisma Health Upstate
Seneca, SC
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
LPN School Nurse
Chesterfield County Schools
Chesterfield, SC
10.2010 - 01.2018
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
LPN
Community Health Systems, CHS (Chesterfield General Hospital)
Cheraw, SC
06.2000 - 10.2010
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to Med/Surg patients
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
LPN
Chesterfield Convalescent Center
Cheraw, SC
02.2000 - 06.2000
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Staff LPN
Cheraw Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Nursing Practical Nursing -
Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College
Cheraw, SC12.1999
Skills
- Healthcare Platforms
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Triaging
- Samples Collection
- Patient Charting
- Intravenous Medications
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Specimen Collection
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Procedure Explanation
- Epic Systems
- Vital Signs Recording
- Conditions Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Medication Administration
- Counting Narcotics
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Documenting Incidents
- Educating Families
- Caring for Wounds
Timeline
Staff LPN
Cheraw Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Staff LPN
Trustaff Travel Nursing
09.2022 - 07.2024
LPN
CareSouth Carolina, Inc.-(Bennettsville PEHS)
08.2021 - 09.2022
LPN
Prisma Health Upstate
01.2018 - 08.2021
LPN School Nurse
Chesterfield County Schools
10.2010 - 01.2018
LPN
Community Health Systems, CHS (Chesterfield General Hospital)
06.2000 - 10.2010
LPN
Chesterfield Convalescent Center
02.2000 - 06.2000
Nursing Practical Nursing -
Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College