Crystal Ralston
Franklin,PA
Summary
compassionate PA licensed LPN demonstrating proficient skill in long term care, with a good work ethic. Works well with the healthcare team, and independently as needed to ensure excellent patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Oakwood Heights Village
Oil City, PA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
RSA
Commonwealth of Pa Polk Center
Polk, PA
12.2007 - 01.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
Practical Nurse Certificate - LPN
Venango Technology Center
Oil City, PA06-2022
Skills
- PA Licensed Practical Nurse
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Geriatric Care
- Medical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Intake
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Tracking symptoms
- Immunization Administration
- Documenting incidents
- Caring for wounds
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Oakwood Heights Village
08.2022 - Current
RSA
Commonwealth of Pa Polk Center
12.2007 - 01.2022
Practical Nurse Certificate - LPN
Venango Technology Center
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