Crystal Street
Delaware,OH
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, wound care, and patient assessments. Committed to delivering compassionate care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
OhioHealth
Delaware, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted in wound care and other clinical procedures, enhancing patient recovery processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for improved wellness.
- Conducted routine assessments to monitor vital signs and detect changes in patient conditions.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and care delivery standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Senior Living
Marysville, OH
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted in wound care and other clinical procedures, enhancing patient recovery processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for improved wellness.
- Conducted routine assessments to monitor vital signs and detect changes in patient conditions.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and care delivery standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mary Rutan Hospital Internal Medicine
Bellefontaine, OH
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted in wound care and other clinical procedures, enhancing patient recovery processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for improved wellness.
- Conducted routine assessments to monitor vital signs and detect changes in patient conditions.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and care delivery standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Independent Provider for State of Ohio
Delaware, OH
12.2010 - 01.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Assisted in wound care and other clinical procedures, enhancing patient recovery processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for improved wellness.
- Conducted routine assessments to monitor vital signs and detect changes in patient conditions.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and care delivery standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
License Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, OH06-2010
High School Diploma -
Hayes High School
Delaware, OH06-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Patient management
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Writing reports
- Medical office administration
- Pediatric care
- Indirect patient care
- Home health care
- Case management
- Trauma-informed care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- Documenting incidents
- Tuberculosis testing
- Caring for wounds
- Psychotropic medications
- HIPAA protocols
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Educating families
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Charting and recording
- EKG administration
- Medical records security
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Vocational support
- Samples collection
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Intravenous medications
- Specimen collection
- Patient support
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
OhioHealth
07.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Senior Living
01.2023 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mary Rutan Hospital Internal Medicine
01.2021 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Independent Provider for State of Ohio
12.2010 - 01.2021
License Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Hayes High School