Danielle Williams
Monroe
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and fostering collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for delivering compassionate emotional support while maintaining rigorous infection control standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices
Lebanon
05.2010 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
State Tested Nursing Aide
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices
Lebanon
01.2005 - 05.2010
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Communicated effectively with residents regarding their needs and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Participated in developing individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Ensured safety of residents by following fall prevention protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to established policies and procedures.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Miami Jacobs Career College
Springboro, OH05-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Care plan development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Collaboration with physicians
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Health record management
- Monitor IV fluids
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization (PEARS)
- Quality assurance
- ADL assistance
- Care planning and modifications
- Documenting incidents
- Tuberculosis testing
- Outpatient care
- Patient observation
- Psychotropic medications
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices
05.2010 - Current
State Tested Nursing Aide
Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices
01.2005 - 05.2010
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Miami Jacobs Career College
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