Deidre-Ann Kumpf
Moosup,CT
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Correctional Nurse
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
09.2019 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
LPN Intellectual Disabilty
State Of Connecticut DDS
05.2013 - 09.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Direct Care Staff Member
State Of Ct DDS
07.1998 - 05.2013
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Cared for individuals or families during periods of illness or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Entertained or read aloud to patients to improve mental health and alertness.
- Cleaned, groomed or draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, irrigations or enemas as directed by physician or nurse.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY03.2023
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain
New Britain, CT04.2013
No Degree - Phlebomoty
Huntington Institute
Norwich, CT12.1989
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School
Waterford, CT06.1989
Skills
- Wound Care
- Case Management
- Task Delegation
- Assisting Physicians
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- EMR Systems
- Patient Triaging
- Tracking Symptoms
- Counting Narcotics
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Charting and Recording
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Breathing Treatments
- Caregiving Skills
- Documenting Incidents
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Medication Dispensing
- Medication Administration
Affiliations
American Correctional Nurse Association
Refernces
Are available upon request.
Quote
Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass away
Florence Nightingale
Timeline
LPN Correctional Nurse
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
09.2019 - Current
LPN Intellectual Disabilty
State Of Connecticut DDS
05.2013 - 09.2019
Direct Care Staff Member
State Of Ct DDS
07.1998 - 05.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain
No Degree - Phlebomoty
Huntington Institute
High School Diploma -
Waterford High School
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