Deanna Hauri
LPN
Connersville,IN
Summary
Versatile Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 16+ years of experience in patient care within healthcare settings. Proficient in administering medications, conducting assessments, and educating patients on self-care and disease prevention. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring new staff and enhancing documentation processes. Committed to advocating for patient rights and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Cambridge City, IN
06.2018 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and performed various diagnostic tests as ordered by healthcare providers
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing immediate nursing interventions as necessary
- Performed routine assessments and documented patient progress in electronic medical records system
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living
- Closely monitored changes in patient condition or behavior, reporting any concerns or abnormalities to supervising nurse or physician
- Demonstrated proficiency in wound care management, including dressing changes and assessment of healing progress
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications such as diet changes, exercise routines, smoking cessation programs etc
- Mentored new LPN staff members by providing guidance on clinical skills development
- Prioritized tasks effectively based on urgency level while maintaining attention to detail
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork among colleagues
- Increased efficiency by implementing streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems
- Assisted in the coordination of patient transfers to other healthcare facilities or specialty services as needed
- Advocated for patients' rights and ensured their privacy and confidentiality were protected at all times
- Maintained knowledge of current nursing practices, trends, and regulations through continuous professional development activities
- Maintained accurate documentation of controlled substances according to state regulations ensuring compliance with legal requirements
LPN Field Nurse
New Castle Correctional Facility
New Castle , Indiana
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Education
High school diploma -
Union County High School
06.1991
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Pediatrics
- Patient assessment
- Home health
- Intake
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- HIPAA
- Medical documentation
- Vital signs
- Basic life support
- Experience administering injections
- Catheterization
- Nursing
- Tube feeding
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- LPN
Nursing Licenses
PN, 10/01/26, IN
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
06.2018 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
New Castle Correctional Facility
03.2014 - 06.2018
High school diploma -
Union County High School