Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
License: Compact LPN 079125, expires 03/31/2027.
Timeline

Darlene

Life Care Center of Hillard
Saint Marys,GA
35
years of professional experience

Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Life Care Center of Hillard, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective health education and clinical documentation, while fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Committed to delivering high-quality care in diverse healthcare settings. As my years of nursing increase, I am always open to new experiences and appreciate the challenge and humility to learn new things.

Work History

LPN

2 Years
Life Care Center of Hillard | 08.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and reporting to nursing staff promptly.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment plans.

LPN Hospice

4 Years 8 Months
CSI | 10.2019 - 06.2024

Hospice care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

2 Years 3 Months
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital | 03.2017 - 06.2019

All the duties within my scope.

Licensed Practical Nurse

2 Years 9 Months
CARE Centerof Nassau | 03.2015 - 12.2017

All the duties within the scope of an LPN.

Licensed Practical Nurse

18 Years 10 Months
HCA, Specialty Hospital | 04.1996 - 02.2015

Aĺ the work of an LPN, with a vast variety of care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

1 Year 11 Months
HCA, NFRM of Gainesville, Fl | 04.1994 - 03.1996

All the duties within the scope of an LPN.

Licensed Practical Nurse

2 Years 4 Months
Us Government | 11.1991 - 03.1994
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols and recovery processes.
  • Implemented infection control procedures, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
  • Trained new nursing staff on best practices for patient care and hospital protocols, improving team efficiency.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills, fostering professional development and confidence in practice settings.
  • Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores through enhanced communication and empathetic care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.

Education

Pratica Nurse And IV Therapy - Practical Nursing

Santa Fe Community College | Gainesville, FL | 06-1991

High School Diploma

Englewood Senior High | Jacksonville, FL | 06-1976

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 care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
EMR / EHR
Patient evaluations
Health education
Breathing treatments
Documenting intake
Emergency response
Patient relationship building
Care planning
Patient triaging
ADL assistance
Healthcare software proficiency
Patient intake
Preventive care
Caregiving skills
Transcribing orders
Palliative care
Staff supervision
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient management
Behavioral assessment
Rehabilitation techniques
Inpatient care
Chronic disease management
Mental health support
Medical records management
Outpatient care
Writing reports
Medical office administration
Maintaining nutrition
Pediatric care
Indirect patient care
Home health care
Regulatory requirements
Case management
Shared governance
Trauma-informed care
Verbal and written communication
Medication reconciliation
End-of-life care
Pain management
Preoperative care
Patient safety protocols
Quality assurance
Anatomy
Tracking symptoms
Cultural competence
Counting narcotics
Charting and recording
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Tuberculosis testing
Caring for wounds
HIPAA protocols
Staff direction and task delegation
Neurophysiology
Documenting incidents
Biomedical hazard disposal
EKG administration
State licensed practical nurse
Samples collection
Type EMR software
Educating families
Medical records security
Licensed practical nurse
Empathetic and compassionate
Psychotropic medications
Vocational support
Certified in CPR/AED
Critical thinking
Patient charting
Attention to detail
Patient education
Responsible and dependable
Dementia knowledge and care
CPR/AED
Strong clinical judgment
Adaptable and flexible
Intravenous medications
Specimen collection
Patient support
Nursing intervention evaluations

License: Compact LPN 079125, expires 03/31/2027.

Compact LPN 079125, expires 03/31/2027.

Timeline

LPN

Life Care Center of Hillard
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

LPN Hospice

CSI
10.2019 - 06.2024Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2017 - 06.2019Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

CARE Centerof Nassau
03.2015 - 12.2017Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

HCA, Specialty Hospital
04.1996 - 02.2015Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

HCA, NFRM of Gainesville, Fl
04.1994 - 03.1996Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Us Government
11.1991 - 03.1994Read More

Santa Fe Community College

Pratica Nurse And IV Therapy from Practical Nursing
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Englewood Senior High

High School Diploma
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Darlene