Cora Smith

LPN

Three Rivers Healthcare And Rehabilitation

05.2021 - Current

Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
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.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.