Delta East
Star,NC
Summary
Dynamic LPN with strong capabilities in staff management and patient-centered care. Notable for training junior staff and successfully managing care delivery in high-pressure environments, ensuring adherence to best practices and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Forrest Oakes Healthcare
Albemarle, NC
01.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient safety standards.
- Managed medaides and CNAs as charge nurse.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- IV certified in facility.
- Obtain lab draws per orders.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
LPN
Randolph Health and Rehab
Asheboro, NC
05.2005 - 05.2011
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for comprehensive care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Worked medical records and MDS
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided TPN, wound care, subcutaneous morphine pumps, tracheotomy care management, and G tube care and management,
Education
Montgomery Community College
Troy, NC 06-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Documentation accuracy
- Proficient in PCC
- Tracheotomy care
- IV certified
- G tube care
- Proficient in TPN
- Management of staff
- Multitasking
- Patient relationship building
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Staff supervision
Timeline
LPN
Forrest Oakes Healthcare
01.2014 - Current
LPN
Randolph Health and Rehab
05.2005 - 05.2011
Montgomery Community College