Doreen OLaughlin
CHEEKTOWAGA,NY
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Kaleida Health, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and empathetic communication. Skilled in infection control and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering teamwork and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
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Work History
LPN
Kaleida Health
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-care procedures and medication management.
- Conducted routine procedures, such as wound care and catheterization, adhering to best practices.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and operational procedures for improved efficiency.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety during treatments and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for optimal patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
No Degree -
ECC City
Buffalo, NYHigh School Diploma - Business Accountancy
Southside High School
Buffalo, NY06.1983
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Staff supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Writing reports
- Medical office administration
- Maintaining nutrition
- Indirect patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Anatomy
- Counting narcotics
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Educating families
- Charting and recording
- Psychotropic medications
- Tuberculosis testing
- Caring for wounds
- Documenting incidents
- Empathetic and compassionate
- State licensed practical nurse
- HIPAA protocols
- Medical records security
- EKG administration
- Vocational support
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Type EMR software
- Cultural competence
- Licensed practical nurse
- Tracking symptoms
- Samples collection
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Intravenous medications
- Patient support
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Certification
BLS
Timeline
LPN
Kaleida Health
No Degree -
ECC City
High School Diploma - Business Accountancy
Southside High School