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Courtlynn Allen

Wichita,KS

Summary

Proficient and caring LPN offering over 15 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Med-Surg LPN

Ascension St Joe
09.2019 - 09.2024
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal patient health.
  • Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and developing appropriate treatment plans.
  • Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical surgical patients.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and efficient support in a Med-Surg setting.
  • Efficiently prioritized clinical tasks in response to changing patient needs throughout each shift.
  • Delivered quality end-of-life care with dignity while supporting grieving family members during the process.
  • Maintained detailed documentation, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
  • Served as a mentor for new LPNs joining the Med-Surg unit sharing insights from personal experience.
  • Assisted physicians during medical procedures, contributing to precise execution and overall success.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive patient information to ensure privacy rights were protected.
  • Managed complex patient caseloads with varying needs, prioritizing tasks for effective time management.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and open lines of communication that facilitated improved care outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.

Correctional LPN

Correct Care Solutions
01.2013 - 05.2021
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.\
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.

Medical-Surgical LPN

Acadian Medical Center
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Efficiently prioritized clinical tasks in response to changing patient needs throughout each shift.
  • Delivered quality end-of-life care with dignity while supporting grieving family members during the process.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal patient health.
  • Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and developing appropriate treatment plans.
  • Enhanced teamwork by coordinating closely with nurses, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians across departments to optimize overall patient experience.
  • Skillfully inserted intravenous lines, managed catheters, administered tube feedings, and performed other essential nursing tasks as required.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality medical-surgical care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatments, and at-home care instructions to promote understanding and self-management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

LPN Corrections

Correct Health Staffing
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • 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.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

LPN

Acadiana Addiction Center
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Medical-Surgical LPN

Sumner Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2017
  • Efficiently prioritized clinical tasks in response to changing patient needs throughout each shift.
  • Delivered quality end-of-life care with dignity while supporting grieving family members during the process.
  • Assisted in the discharge planning process by coordinating home care services and providing detailed patient education materials.
  • Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and developing appropriate treatment plans.
  • Skillfully inserted intravenous lines, managed catheters, administered tube feedings, and performed other essential nursing tasks as required.
  • Enhanced teamwork by coordinating closely with nurses, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians across departments to optimize overall patient experience.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pratt Community College
Winfield
05-2010

Associate of Science - Pre-requisitions For Nursing

Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS
05-2007

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Fluid Balance Monitoring
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Documenting intake
  • Inserting IV's
  • Emergency Response
  • EMR / EHR
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Kansas Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.

Timeline

Med-Surg LPN

Ascension St Joe
09.2019 - 09.2024

Medical-Surgical LPN

Acadian Medical Center
10.2017 - 11.2018

LPN Corrections

Correct Health Staffing
10.2017 - 10.2018

LPN

Acadiana Addiction Center
10.2017 - 08.2018

Correctional LPN

Correct Care Solutions
01.2013 - 05.2021

Medical-Surgical LPN

Sumner Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pratt Community College

Associate of Science - Pre-requisitions For Nursing

Cowley County Community College

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