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Diane Justus
LPN
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Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at CAVHS, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Skilled in wound care and infection control, fostering strong relationships with patients and families to support health management and recovery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
CAVHS
North Little Rock, AR
10.2003 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in compliance with care plans.
- Assisted healthcare team in developing and implementing individualized patient care strategies.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to healthcare professionals effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and recovery processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care efforts.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures, safety protocols, and patient interaction techniques.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain high standards of patient safety and hygiene.
- Evaluated care effectiveness, recommending adjustments for improved patient health management strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Baptist System School For Practical Nursing
Little Rock, ARNo Degree - Professional And Technical Writing
UALR
Little Rock, ARSkills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Compassionate care
Vital signs
Patient care
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Diabetes management
Geriatric care
Patient assessments
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Patient relationship building
ADL assistance
Timeline
LPN
CAVHS
10.2003 - 08.2024
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Baptist System School For Practical Nursing
No Degree - Professional And Technical Writing
UALR
Additional Information
My area of expertise is dementia. I have 21 years of experience in this specialty area, receiving the secretary of the VA’s Award For Nurse Excellence, based on my dementia skills.
I was also recommended to be on the LPN shared governance committee, and the Falls committee.
I take great pride in being a patient Advocate. One would hard pressed to find a population of patient more vulnerable than a patient with dementia, yet every patient deserves the highest quality of care, which often necessitates a great advocate.
I am also a family advocate. The health care of a loved one can be so scary and incredibly overwhelming. To take the time and calmly obtain information and explain things families have concerns about, and to actively listen to their fears and concerns goes such a long way in determining a plan of care, as well as determining what areas need more education.
My goal is to always make sure that no patient or family member is “without a voice.” This is the greatest honor of my life.