Connie Japp
Sterling,CO
Summary
Dependable LPN with 22 year record of enhancing patient care quality at Salud Family Health Centers for over 18 years, adept in geriatric nursing and immunization administration. Excelled in minimizing medication errors and vaccine wastage, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and compassionate care. Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams, significantly improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. 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 clinical patient support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN-Immunization Coordinator
Salud Family Health Centers
03.2006 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- 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.
- Administered injections, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Served as a liaison between local health departments, schools, pharmacies, and other stakeholders involved in immunization efforts.
- Reduced vaccine wastage by implementing a first-in-first-out inventory system, optimizing stock rotation practices, and monitoring expiration dates closely.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN-Charge Nurse
Sava Senior Care
08.2003 - 03.2006
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO07.2002
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Preventive Care
- Patient triaging
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Attention to Detail
- Specimen Collection
- Performing Catheters on Patients
Timeline
LPN-Immunization Coordinator
Salud Family Health Centers
03.2006 - Current
LPN-Charge Nurse
Sava Senior Care
08.2003 - 03.2006
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Northeastern Junior College
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