Crystal Mathis
Kite,GA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Johnson State Prison- Centurion Healthcare
Wrightsville, GA
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Southeastern Technical College
Swainsboro, GA12-2018
Skills
- Lab specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Catheter care
- Medical equipment operation
- Clinical decision making
- Behavioral health
- Compassionate care
- Medical documentation
- Nursing ethics
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
LPN
Johnson State Prison- Centurion Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
Practical Nursing -
Southeastern Technical College
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