Deborah Logwood
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in compassionate patient care, crisis management, and individualized care plan development. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Intake Coordinator
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Provide patients with home health care choices and set up the home health care.
LPN Detox Nurse
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
Hampton, Virginia
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided compassionate care to patients during detoxification process.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Assisted in administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on substance abuse recovery and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Conducted intake assessments to evaluate patient needs and risks.
- Supported patients in crisis situations, ensuring a safe environment for all.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed and monitored patients for signs of withdrawal symptoms.
- Coordinated with case managers regarding discharge planning needs for each patient.
- Developed a trusting relationship with each patient through active listening and compassionate communication skills.
- Initiated referrals for additional medical care or psychological counseling if needed.
- Implemented safety measures such as providing constant supervision when necessary.
- Observed patient behavior and assessed emotional well-being throughout the detoxification process.
- Monitored patient progress and reported any changes or concerns to the supervising physician promptly.
LPN Detox Nurse
THE PAVILLION AT WILLIAMSBURG PLACE
Williamsburg, Virginia
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided compassionate care to patients during detoxification process.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Assisted in administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on substance abuse recovery and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Supported patients in crisis situations, ensuring a safe environment for all.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed and monitored patients for signs of withdrawal symptoms.
- Developed a trusting relationship with each patient through active listening and compassionate communication skills.
- Coordinated with case managers regarding discharge planning needs for each patient.
- Initiated referrals for additional medical care or psychological counseling if needed.
LPN Charge Nurse
ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Memphis, Tennessee
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated families on treatment protocols and provided emotional support.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
- Conducted training sessions for new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
LPN Detox Nurse
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
Memphis, Tennessee
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Provided compassionate care to patients during detoxification process.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Assisted in administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on substance abuse recovery and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Conducted intake assessments to evaluate patient needs and risks.
- Supported patients in crisis situations, ensuring a safe environment for all.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed and monitored patients for signs of withdrawal symptoms.
- Coordinated with case managers regarding discharge planning needs for each patient.
- Developed a trusting relationship with each patient through active listening and compassionate communication skills.
- Initiated referrals for additional medical care or psychological counseling if needed.
- Implemented safety measures such as providing constant supervision when necessary.
- Observed patient behavior and assessed emotional well-being throughout the detoxification process.
LPN Charge Nurse
Americare Senior Living
Memphis, Tennessee
09.2003 - 01.2016
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care within pediatric oncology unit.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for diverse patient population.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated families on treatment protocols and provided emotional support.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies to maintain operational readiness.
- Conducted training sessions for new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MSSkills
- Licensed practical nurse
- Patient management
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient evaluations
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Patient triaging
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- EKG administration
- Documenting incidents
- Electronic documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Quality assurance
- Health communication
- Teaching patients
- Nutritional management
- Physical assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric care
- End-of-life care
- Samples collection
- Diabetes management
- Narcotic inventory
- Patient safety protocols
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Treatment coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- Health education
- Outpatient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis intervention
- Regulatory requirements
- Documenting incidents
- Patient care
- Compassionate care
- Outpatient care
- Medication dispensing
- Patient rapport
Timeline
LPN Intake Coordinator
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
05.2024 - Current
LPN Detox Nurse
THE PAVILLION AT WILLIAMSBURG PLACE
03.2023 - 01.2024
LPN Detox Nurse
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL
07.2021 - 03.2022
LPN Detox Nurse
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
09.2016 - 01.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Americare Senior Living
09.2003 - 01.2016
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Northwest Mississippi Community College