Dacia Chabral

LPN

Tulane University

Alexandria, LA

08.2011 - 07.2023

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.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
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.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.