Denise Acker
Sun Prairie
Summary
Compassionate L.P.N. with extensive experience at UWMF, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective care. Skilled in IV therapy and infection control, consistently ensuring compliance and safety standards while fostering trust with diverse patient populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
L.P.N
UWMF
12.2008 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Mentored MA's and MA students by providing training on clinical procedures and best practices for patient care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, given oral medications, Injections, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient complaints and concerns.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Collected and ordered urine samples, swabbed for strep tests and respiratory panels per protocol.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Performed eye and ear irrigations.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved safety standards within the healthcare facility.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, pulse oxygen, respirations, weight and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient allergies, smoking status and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
No Degree - IV Therapy
Southwest Technical College
Fennimore, WI05-2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI07-1992
Skills
- Medication administration; oral, inhalants, injections
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Respiratory care; administering oxygen, inhaler's with aerochambers and nebulizer treatment
- IV therapy; inserting, monitoring and discontinuing IV
- Lab specimen collection
- Pediatric nursing
- EKG's
- Fitting and teaching patients how to use orthopedic supplies; Post Op shoes, walking boots, slings, finger, ankle and wrist splints, knee immobilizers, and crutches
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Wound care; aseptic technique, cleansing, irrigations, applying appropriate bandages, tube gauze
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
- Breathing treatments
- Documenting intake
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency response
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient intake
- Samples collection
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Cultural competence
- Pain management
- Verbal and written communication
- Pediatric care
- EMR / EHR
- CPR certified
- Medical equipment operation
- Medication administration
Timeline
L.P.N
UWMF
12.2008 - Current
No Degree - IV Therapy
Southwest Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
IV and CPR certified
IV certified since 2014.
CPR certified every 2 years for 33 years.
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