Deborah Buxton
Salem,NY
Summary
Proven LPN Clinical Lead at CHCRR, adept in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient trust through empathetic care. Excelled in maintaining high documentation accuracy and infection control, significantly enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Mentored junior staff, showcasing strong clinical judgment and adaptability across diverse healthcare settings. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN - Clinical Lead
CHCRR
Community Health Mettowee
11.1995 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Use infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms,.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing their professional growth.
- Participated actively within departmental committees focused on enhancing clinical practice standards throughout the organization.
- Assisted physicians with completing medical procedures and treatments.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
- Ordered and restocked medical supplies for the office.
Education
LPN -
BOCES,
Glens Falls, NY05.1993
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing Treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency Response
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient triaging
- Staff Supervision
- CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Specimen Collection
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Responsible and Dependable
- Wound Dressing
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Procedure Explanation
Timeline
LPN - Clinical Lead
CHCRR
11.1995 - Current
LPN -
BOCES,