Deborah Zeidner
LPN
Saint Johnsville,NY
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care. Proficient in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and daily activity assistance. Recognized for exceptional collaboration with medical teams, adeptness at adapting to evolving needs, and consistently achieving positive outcomes. Known for reliability, compassion, and expertise in patient communication and support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Saint Mary's Healthcare
02.2017 - Current
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Took on Supervision responsibilities in the absence of an RN on site. Communicating with on call RN supervisor and or MD when needed.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assisted with admissions. Checking and verifying orders and entering them into the system. Assisted RN when doing their assessments.
- 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.
- Implemented 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 and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Including Enteral (G-Tube) feeding by bolus or Kangaroo pump.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN
Community Health Center
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients in their home.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments in a home environment.
- Gathered lab specimens and delivered them to the Lab.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
HHA
Community Health Center
09.2003 - 07.2015
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and self confidence.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Completed errands such as buying groceries and picking up prescriptions from the pharmacy
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.
- Increased patient satisfaction levels by consistently going above-and-beyond in providing exceptional care tailored to individual preferences.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
Practical Nursing - LPN
HFM Career And Technical Center
Johnstown, NY06-2015
High School Diploma -
Canajoharie Central School
Canajoharie, NY01-1996
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- End-of-life care
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
Timeline
LPN
Saint Mary's Healthcare
02.2017 - Current
LPN
Community Health Center
07.2015 - 02.2017
HHA
Community Health Center
09.2003 - 07.2015
Practical Nursing - LPN
HFM Career And Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Canajoharie Central School
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