Catherine Buck
Newman Lake,WA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to ensure the patient care goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ironwood Family Practice
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
12.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a family practice setting.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Educated patients on health management and preventative care strategies.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Provided wound care and assisted in minor surgical procedures.
- Conducted routine lab tests and processed specimens for diagnostic purposes.
- Supported patient intake processes, ensuring efficient flow through the practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Handled emergency situations swiftly to ensure patient safety. promptly according to established protocols.
- Handled emergency situations swiftly to ensure patient safety. promptly according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kootenai Urgent Care
Coeur d'Alene
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a family practice setting.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Educated patients on health management and preventative care strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
LifeCare
Coeur d'Alene, ID
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID 08.1997 - 06.2000
Skills
- Administering medications
- Wound management
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Certification
- LPN licensed in Idaho and Washington
- CPR certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ironwood Family Practice
12.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kootenai Urgent Care
09.2011 - 12.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
LifeCare
09.2008 - 09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Idaho College
08.1997 - 06.2000