Desirae Ligman
Temperance,MI
Summary
Accomplished nurse, adept in Nursing Documentation and Patient Education. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective medication administration and health promotion, reducing hospital readmission rates significantly. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate care coordination, ensuring high-quality patient experiences. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Ohioans Home Health
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Nurse Clinical Liaison
Wellbe Senior Medical
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Led creative brainstorming sessions within the marketing lead to generate innovative ideas for potential awareness of companies services.
- Negotiated beneficial partnerships with external vendors/hospitals/assisted living/rehab facilities, ensuring optimal value for marketing investments.
- Created visually appealing marketing materials that captured target audience attention.
- Developed compelling sales presentations that effectively communicated service benefits to potential clients.
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
- Contacted patients via phone to engage in in home primary care services.
- Visited patients in rehab facilities and local hospitals prior to discharge to market in home primary care services.
Transitional Care Coordinator
University of Toledo Physicians
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Reduced readmission rates by effectively managing patient discharges and following up on post-discharge needs.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration through regular case conferences, leading to more effective utilization of resources for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with care managers to identify high-risk patients who required targeted interventions for a successful transition to the next level of care.
- Assisted patients in navigating complex healthcare systems, ensuring they had a clear understanding of their care plan and steps required for successful transition.
- Contacted patients via telephone after discharge from hospital, ER or rehab to set up follow up appointments, give education on new diagnosis and/or new medications.
- Followed up with home health services and DME orders for patient post discharge.
LPN Floor Nurse (Med-Surg)
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- 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.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- 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.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications including IV medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Insertion of IV's and urinary catheters
- Operating medical equipment such as Imeds, EPC pumps, wound vacs, O2 tanks, CPAP and BIPAP machines, and hospital beds
LPN Office Nurse
Northwest Ohio Center for Urogynecology
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Office Nurse
St Lukes Family Medicine Residency
04.2012 - 04.2022
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as pharmacist, counselor, and social workers to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering oral and IM medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Participated in CQI projects annually
- Lead resident education on improving office function and flow
- Educated nursing staff on new EMR systems
- Was on the EOP Emergency Operations Planning Comittee
- Developed hand outs for patient regarding fall risks after the age of 65 yo
- Ordered and maintained stock of medications and vaccinations in the office
Education
No Degree - Registered Nursing
Owens Community College
PerrysburgNo Degree - Registered Nursing
Mercy College of NWO
ToledoVocational/diploma - Practical Nursing
Toledo Practical School of Nursing
Toledo06.2006
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Safety
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Care
- Health Promotion
- Ethical Practice
- Cardiac Care
- Neurological care
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Health
- Patient Education
- Vitals collection
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Health Education
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Care Coordination
- Wound Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Charting
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-IV - Ohio and Michigan Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale certified
- Telemetry/EKG certified
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Ohioans Home Health
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Clinical Liaison
Wellbe Senior Medical
01.2024 - 07.2024
Transitional Care Coordinator
University of Toledo Physicians
04.2023 - 01.2024
LPN Floor Nurse (Med-Surg)
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023
LPN Office Nurse
Northwest Ohio Center for Urogynecology
06.2022 - 12.2022
LPN Office Nurse
St Lukes Family Medicine Residency
04.2012 - 04.2022
No Degree - Registered Nursing
Owens Community College
No Degree - Registered Nursing
Mercy College of NWO
Vocational/diploma - Practical Nursing
Toledo Practical School of Nursing
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