Donna Winch
Bemidji,MN
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1982
1982
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN
Eldercare of Bemidji
Bemidji, MN
07.2005 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients in the facility.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care atmosphere.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LPN
REM
Bemidji, MN
07.2000 - 06.2005
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare provided
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
LPN
Home care hospice of Bemidji
Bemidji, MN
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Business Associate/ Ward secretary
Altru Hospital
Grand Forks, North Dakota
09.1991 - 06.1996
Education
LPN - LPN
Bemidji Technology College
Bemidji , MN 10.1997 - 06.2000
Bemidji Highschool
Bemidji , MNBusiness Associate/ Ward Secretary - Business Associate
East Grand Forks Technical School
East Grandforks Skills
- Adult patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Patient education
- Electronic documentation
- Infection control
- Wound care management
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
LPN
Eldercare of Bemidji
07.2005 - 06.2025
LPN
REM
07.2000 - 06.2005
LPN
Home care hospice of Bemidji
08.1999 - 05.2000
LPN - LPN
Bemidji Technology College
10.1997 - 06.2000
Business Associate/ Ward secretary
Altru Hospital
09.1991 - 06.1996
Bemidji Highschool
Business Associate/ Ward Secretary - Business Associate
East Grand Forks Technical School