Dana Badman
Manchester,KY
Summary
Dana is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with strong experience working in home health agencies, skilled nursing, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care (LTC) facilities. She is excellent at measuring glucose levels, controlling fluid intake and output, keeping an eye on vital signs, and providing patient care. Dana is skilled in taking vital signs, dressing wounds, and administering simple medical care. She also helps patients with activities related to personal hygiene, including eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, and using the restroom. She is based out in Manchester KY and she can join the project with Two weeks' notice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florence Park Care Center
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating
- Verified the placement of the GT tube by checking for proper placement confirmation methods such as pH testing, X-ray confirmation, or other facility-specific protocols
- Prepared IV medications according to healthcare provider orders and facility protocols
- Prepared patients physically and emotionally for venipuncture, providing instructions for proper positioning and relaxation techniques to minimize discomfort and anxiety
- Performed focused assessments to evaluate specific health concerns or conditions, such as pain, respiratory distress, skin integrity, or neurological status.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Landmark of Laurel Creek
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
- Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Educated patients and their families about ongoing care and rehabilitation processes
- Worked closely with registered nurses (RNs), doctors, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans
- Observed and reported on patients' progress and responses to therapy
- Assisted with and encouraged participation in therapeutic exercises and activities
- Operated medical equipment used in patient care
- Providing emotional support and encouragement to patients during their recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Betz Nursing Home and Rehab
03.2016 - 10.2020
- Monitored residents' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating
- Provided wound care, including cleaning and dressing wounds
- Assisted with mobility and transfers, using assistive devices if necessary
- Conducted initial and ongoing assessments of residents' health status
- Observed and reported changes in residents' condition to the supervising nurse or physician
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of residents' health, treatment, and progress
- Communicated effectively with residents, their families, and the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care
- Provided education to residents and their families about their health conditions, treatments, and medications
- Offered emotional support and encouragement to residents and their families
- Assisted with and encouraged participation in therapeutic and recreational activities designed to improve residents' quality of life
- Observed and documented residents' responses to activities and interventions
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected samples as required
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided appropriate care until further help arrived
- Provided guidance and support to ensure high-quality care.
Charge Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse
Lutheran Life Villages
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Monitored residents’ vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of residents’ health, treatment, and progress
- Collaborated with RNs, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to develop and update care plans
- Communicated effectively with residents, their families, and the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care
- Provided education to residents and their families about health conditions, treatments, and medications
- Assisted with and encouraged participation in therapeutic and recreational activities designed to improve residents’ quality of life
- Observed and documented residents’ responses to activities and interventions
- Adhering to all healthcare regulations, facility policies, and procedures, including infection control protocols
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided appropriate care until further help arrived
- Assisted in the development and implementation of health and wellness programs tailored to the needs of the retirement community
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices and preventive care among residents
- Assisted with scheduling and coordinating medical appointments for residents
- Managed medication inventories and ensuring proper storage and handling.
Education
Nursing -
Brown Mackie Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12.2009
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Patient triaging
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florence Park Care Center
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Landmark of Laurel Creek
08.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Betz Nursing Home and Rehab
03.2016 - 10.2020
Charge Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse
Lutheran Life Villages
10.2014 - 02.2016
Nursing -
Brown Mackie Fort Wayne
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