Earnestine Askew
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Dedicated LPN with proven success at Highland Park Rehabilitation Center, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation, I excel in collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient care quality while ensuring HIPAA compliance and maintaining patient dignity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Highland Park Rehabilitations Center
03.2011 - Current
- 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.
CNA
St Josepha Hospital
10.1999 - 06.2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
No Degree - LPN Certificate
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-2006
High School Diploma -
Manual High School
Denver, CO05-1978
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Compassionate care
- Family communication
- Documenting intake
Certification
LPN Certifications
Medication Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN
Highland Park Rehabilitations Center
03.2011 - Current
CNA
St Josepha Hospital
10.1999 - 06.2010
No Degree - LPN Certificate
Community College of Denver
High School Diploma -
Manual High School
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