David Burnside
Warren
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Legacy Visiting Health Services LLC, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Adept at enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous clinical documentation. Committed to infection control and compassionate care, fostering strong relationships with patients and families for optimal health management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Legacy Visiting Health Services LLC
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accord Home Care
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Education
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Choffin School of Practical Nursing
Youngstown, OH01-1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
- Caregiving skills
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Legacy Visiting Health Services LLC
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2018 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accord Home Care
05.2017 - 09.2018
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Choffin School of Practical Nursing
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