Crystal Kennedy
Crystal River,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic LPN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Highly trainable nurse, eager to learn. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a new opportunity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Cypress Cover Care Center
Crystal River, FL
12.2020 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Lodge Health And Rehabilitation
Ocala, FL
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using PCC.
- Led and mentored 5 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL03.2023
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
COTC
Newark, OH09.2016
Skills
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Recording Vital Signs
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Rehabilitation Support
- Administering Immunizations
- Physician Support
- Catheter Monitoring
- Seizure Precautions
- Patient Management
- IV Insertion
- Intramuscular Injections
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Patient Admission
- Feeding Pumps
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Patient Charting and Reporting
Timeline
LPN
Cypress Cover Care Center
12.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
The Lodge Health And Rehabilitation
11.2016 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen University
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
COTC
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