Debbie Hughes
McKee,KY
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/Nurse Unit Manager
Signature Healthcare of Jackson Manor
Annville, KY
01.1997 - 07.2024
- Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Developed effective strategies to improve employee morale, motivation, and engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Compassionate Care Hospice
Richmond, Kentucky
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marymount Hospital/Telemetry Unit
London, Kentucky
08.2008 - 02.2010
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
London Medical Center/Dr. Zuberi and Dr. Muniz
London, KY
11.1997 - 11.1998
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
Danville School of Health Occupations
Danville, KY06-1995
Skills
- Pediatric nursing
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Behavioral Health
- Cardiac Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Vital signs monitoring
- Post Operative Care
- Diabetes management
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Compassionate Care Hospice
03.2018 - 06.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marymount Hospital/Telemetry Unit
08.2008 - 02.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
London Medical Center/Dr. Zuberi and Dr. Muniz
11.1997 - 11.1998
LPN/Nurse Unit Manager
Signature Healthcare of Jackson Manor
01.1997 - 07.2024
Vocational - Nursing
Danville School of Health Occupations
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