Courtney Lucas
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bidwell,OH
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN
Rivers Health
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Private Caregiver
Mink Family
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Adult Day Services Coordinator
Gallia County Council On Aging
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Participated in safety meetings and training and developing service goals.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
STNA
Edgewood Manor Nursing Home
05.2013 - 02.2018
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Rio Grande, OH 09.2019 - 09.2020
Diploma - Honors
River Valley High School
Bidwell, OH 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient Management
Breathing treatments
Direct Patient Care
Documenting intake
Writing reports
Patient Assessments
Caregiving skills
Maintaining nutrition
Medication Administration
Patient care
Verbal and written communication skills
Patient confidentiality
Venipuncture
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
LPN
Rivers Health
03.2022 - Current
Private Caregiver
Mink Family
11.2021 - 07.2024
Adult Day Services Coordinator
Gallia County Council On Aging
06.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Buckeye Hills Career Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
STNA
Edgewood Manor Nursing Home
05.2013 - 02.2018
Diploma - Honors
River Valley High School
08.2004 - 05.2008
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