Deborah Little
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine
Crestwood , MO
09.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
LPN
Mercy Clinic Heart And Vasclar
St Louis , MO
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN Nurse Navigator
Mercy Breast Surgery And Oncology
St Louis , MO
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Talk with patients re: upcoming surgeries
- Reviewed instructions with patient
- Order all pre-op testing
- Review out patient tests with MD
- Place surgery orders in EMR
- Get clearance from Cardioloigst Or PCP
- Assist with rooming patients on both surgery and oncology divisions
- Perform VS, update chart with current allergies and medications
- Assisit physicians with procedure's
- Call in prescriptions as needed
- Assisting with obtaining prior authorization for surgeries and tests like CT,PETand MRI scans
- Setting up peer to peer as needed for prior authoriaztions
LPN Field Nurse
Mercy Home Health
St Louis , MO
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Supervised and monitored CNAs daily to provide essential training.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Provide patients with general assessments,Wound care and Wound vacs.
- Measure wounds every week.
- Teaching of chest tubes,educations to patients and families on Medications and IV teaching
- Order supplies for each patient as needed
- Complete care plans and Documentation in EMR
LPN Intake
Mercy Home Health And Hospice
St Louis , MO
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Talk with patients and families re: hospice services and care
- Set up home health and hospice care for patients out side of our service area.
- Assisted with transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN Hospice Nurse
Mercy Hospice
St Louis , MO
03.2007 - 03.2013
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided education to patients and families re: the dying process.
- ON call 4 times during the week and one weekend a month
LPN Charge Nurse
Mercy Skilled Nursing
St Louis , MO
04.2001 - 03.2007
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Drew blood and preformed EKG's as orders by MD's
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 2 to 20 patients per day in 40-bed unit.
- Worked as the skilled facilities Wound care nurse for 120 patients
- Provided reports on all wounds for DON
- Education with student nurses
- Worked as the admission nurse
- Started IV's as needed
LPN Unit Manager
Alexian Brothers Lansdown Village
St Louis , MO
03.1998 - 04.2001
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Managed a 27 bed unit,Then moved up to a 60 bed unit
- Updated all care plans,
- Conducted Care Plan meetings with the care plan team and families
- Completed MDS
- Maintained Supply levels and reviewed residents Charges
- Preformed annual reviews for all staff members and provided disciplinary action as needed
- Worked as the Weekend Supervisor for a 170 bed unit.
- Helped with staffing for the weekend and Monday shifts.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mercy Skilled Nursing
St Louis , MO
12.1991 - 01.1999
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Drew blood and preformed EKG's as orders by MD's
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 2 to 20 patients per day in 40-bed unit.
- Started IV's as needed
Education
LPN - Nursing
Sandford Brown
Des Peres, MO09.1991
Skills
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Telephone Triage
- Routine Medical Procedures
- Appointment Scheduling
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- IV certification
- BLS/CPR
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine
09.2022 - Current
LPN
Mercy Clinic Heart And Vasclar
07.2021 - 09.2022
LPN Nurse Navigator
Mercy Breast Surgery And Oncology
03.2019 - 07.2021
LPN Field Nurse
Mercy Home Health
11.2015 - 03.2019
LPN Intake
Mercy Home Health And Hospice
03.2013 - 11.2015
LPN Hospice Nurse
Mercy Hospice
03.2007 - 03.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
Mercy Skilled Nursing
04.2001 - 03.2007
LPN Unit Manager
Alexian Brothers Lansdown Village
03.1998 - 04.2001
LPN Charge Nurse
Mercy Skilled Nursing
12.1991 - 01.1999
LPN - Nursing
Sandford Brown
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