DIONESIA KING

Licensed Practical Nurse

Complete Care @ Shorrock Garden Care Center

Brick, NJ

01.2014 - Current

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
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.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Cared for over [Number] [Type] and [Type] patients each day with quality-driven support.