Diane Stiffy
Butler,PA
Summary
I started at LAS St John's as a certified aide in January 2000, from there I was able to completed LPN school while working night turn for St. John's. I've worked directly with dementia patients throughout my time. At times I've worked the sub acute unit, basic nursing units. I work directly with the MD's, CRNP's throughout, in direct care of medication/treatment orders, notifying families of all status changes. Performing all Medication administration/treatments as ordered in an organized, multitasking abilities. Communicating directly with Pharmacy on medication changes, LOA's, soft discharges. I've attended care plan meetings to ensure the residents and families are receiving their needs, addressing their concerns.
I'm a mentor to all new staff, ensure understanding of the current module MAR/TAR, and processes. I perform these duties on and off the unit, and in IT. I work directly with all PT/OT/ST/hospice to ensure quality of life for all residents.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
St. John Specialty Care Center
01.2000 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Lenape School of Nursing
Ford City, PA02-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Dementia training
- Care plan assessments/meetings
- Charge nurse day/evening shifts
- Shift supervisor (per diem)
Timeline
LPN
St. John Specialty Care Center
01.2000 - Current
LPN - Nursing
Lenape School of Nursing
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