Connie Statton
Greenlawn,NY
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience skilled in medication administration and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and individualized care plans. Recognized for fostering trust with patients and families, while managing complex wound care and providing end-of-life support.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Northport VA Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to patient care plans and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress, contributing to comprehensive health assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment options and lifestyle changes.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, applying best practices to enhance recovery outcomes for patients.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
LPN Charge Nurse
Carillon Nursing And Rehab
08.1987 - 08.2017
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Implemented patient care plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.
- 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.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- 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.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- 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.
- Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Medical Specialist
US Army
08.1979 - 08.1984
- Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Took patient medical histories and vital signs as well as performed venipunctures, injections and diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment.
- Prescribed or administered medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Assisted physicians in various medical procedures such as endoscopies, colonoscopies, chemotherapy med administration, minor surgical procedures.
- Communicated with patients to understand health needs and challenges.
- Managed caseloads effectively, balancing quality care with high patient volume demands.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Massena Central High School
Massena, NYSkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- End-of-life care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Palliative care
- Respiratory care
- Disease prevention
- Post operative care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Home healthcare
- Oncology nursing
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Immunization administration
Timeline
LPN
Northport VA Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Carillon Nursing And Rehab
08.1987 - 08.2017
Medical Specialist
US Army
08.1979 - 08.1984
High School Diploma -
Massena Central High School
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