Donald Douds
Butler,PA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Reliant Staffing Solutions, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated leadership at Franciscan Manor, fostering teamwork and improving care standards. Skilled in clinical documentation and direct patient care, balancing technical proficiency with compassionate service. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over ten years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Reliant Staffing Solutions
09.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Franciscan Manor
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused care under challenging circumstances.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lutheran Senior Life
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
03.2015
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
01.2014
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Dispensing
Additional Information
Honorably discharged US Army Combat veteran after twelve years of service as Health Care Specialist in both combat and non-combat roles
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - Reliant Staffing Solutions
09.2018 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse - Franciscan Manor
05.2017 - 09.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Lutheran Senior Life
03.2015 - 05.2016
Pittsburgh Technical College - Associate of Applied Science, Accounting
Pittsburgh Technical College - Associate of Science, Practical Nursing
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