Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in direct patient care. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
CHHA Scheduler
Journey Hospice
10.2021 - Current
Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of CHHA towards clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Maintain, coordinate/schedule patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
LPN Charge Nurse
Crest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.1996 - 10.2021
Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
Followed doctor and nurse instructions for medication management and charting of vital signs.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.