Desiree Perrel
St. Paul,NE
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Howard County Medical Center
Saint Paul, NE
06.2024 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation, observing for changes in condition and promptly reporting them to the charge nurse or provider.
- Administered medications and treatments and provided patient care following physician orders and according to established protocols.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation in the electronic medical record system was accurate and up-to-date.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family, and healthcare team members regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Ward Secretary/CNA
Howard County Medical Center
Saint Paul, NE
10.2011 - Current
- Coordinated activities between departments such as admissions and laboratory tests.
- Entered data into electronic health record systems accurately and efficiently.
- Processed requests for medical records from outside sources according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Coordinated patient appointments, maintained files, and received incoming phone calls.
- Reviewed patient records to check the accuracy of information and implement updates.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to a registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Nursing
Central Community College
Grand Island, NESkills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient relationship building
- HIPAA protocols
- Documentation accuracy
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Clinical judgment
- Charting and recording
- Patient evaluations
Certification
- American Heart BLS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Howard County Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Ward Secretary/CNA
Howard County Medical Center
10.2011 - Current
Nursing
Central Community College
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