Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Excellent clinical and smooth bedside manner. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Care @ Shorrock Garden Care Center
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.