Destiny Secrist
Keyser
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with experience at WVU Medicine, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Skilled in clinical documentation and patient assessments, I excel in building relationships and adapting care plans to meet diverse needs, ensuring optimal outcomes in fast-paced environments. I thrive in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
WVU Medicine
01.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Potomac Valley Hospital
05.2011 - 12.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Nursing
Potomac State College
Keyser, WVBachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05-2025
Nursing
Mineral County Vocational School
Keyser, WV12-2016
High School Diploma -
Keyser High School
Keyser, WV05-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- EMR / EHR
- Patient relationship building
- Outpatient care
- Medical office administration
- Verbal and written communication
- EKG administration
- Charting and recording
- Licensed practical nurse
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
WVU Medicine
01.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Potomac Valley Hospital
05.2011 - 12.2016
Nursing
Potomac State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Nursing
Mineral County Vocational School
High School Diploma -
Keyser High School
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