Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Transitional Living Services Of Northern New York, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in direct patient care and health education, I excel in fostering patient-provider communication and delivering mental health support. Achievements include significant improvements in patient care continuity and crisis intervention effectiveness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Transitional Living Services Of Northern New York
03.2017 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lodge at Ives Hill
04.2016 - 03.2017
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
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.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Country Orthopaedic Group
07.2015 - 04.2016
Document vital signs and update patient medical history
prepare patients for provider exams and injections
Complete surgery paperwork for providers
Education
Certificate of Completion - LPN Program
Charles H. Bohlen Technical Center
Watertown, NY
06-2015
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
Watertown, NY
06-1997
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Diabetes management
Health education
ADL assistance
Behavioral assessment
Mental health support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Transitional Living Services Of Northern New York
03.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lodge at Ives Hill
04.2016 - 03.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Country Orthopaedic Group
07.2015 - 04.2016
Certificate of Completion - LPN Program
Charles H. Bohlen Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
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