Deborah Walker
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at DaVita Dialysis Corporation, skilled in catheter management and crisis management. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective education and compassionate care. Adept at adapting to diverse patient needs while maintaining high standards of safety and quality in healthcare delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Cell Staff/Collins Correctional Facility
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, enhancing communication among staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for inmates' healthcare needs.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention to support informed decision-making.
- Implemented infection control procedures, reducing risks associated with healthcare delivery in facility environment.
- Participated in training sessions for new staff to promote best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
LPN
Father Baker Manor
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient dignity and comfort during care routines.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
LPN
Orchard Heights Inc.
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios. Charge Nurse while working on the lockdown dementia unit.
LPN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
10.2008 - 07.2020
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Expert cannulation experience and CVC cather care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Erie 1 Boces
Buffalo, NY12-2008
Skills
- Catheter management
- Administering breathing treatments
- Crisis management
- Chronic illness management
Timeline
LPN
Cell Staff/Collins Correctional Facility
04.2024 - 09.2025
LPN
Father Baker Manor
11.2023 - 04.2024
LPN
Orchard Heights Inc.
11.2023 - 04.2024
LPN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
10.2008 - 07.2020
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Erie 1 Boces