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Elizabeth Murphy

LPN
Riverside,AL

Summary

Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Private Duty In Home Care
Pell City, AL
02.2020 - Current
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels and oxygen levels.
  • Administered medications as prescribed.
  • Assisted with appointments.
  • Educated family on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and chronic disease self-management.

LPN

Private Duty In-Home Care
Riverside, AL
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels and oxygen levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Administered medication as prescribed per doctors.
  • Assisted with appointments to and from doctor.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

LPN

Golden Living Nursing Home
Pell City, AL
08.2009 - 09.2009
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels and Oxygen levels.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Cared for several patients each day with quality-driven support.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Collaborated with Charge nurse, RN and CNA to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

Medical-Surgical LPN

St Clair Regional Home Health
Pell City, AL
07.2004 - 02.2006
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Collaborated with Physicians, RNs to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

LPN

St Clair Regional Hospital
Pell City, AL
11.2003 - 07.2004
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Cared for patients each day with quality-driven support.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Collaborated with physician and RNs to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Charge LPN

McGuffies
Gadsden, AL
10.2003 - 11.2003
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Conducted patient assessments per shift to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to RN.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.

LPN Charge Nurse

Ingram Manor
Pell City, AL
06.2003 - 10.2003
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Conducted patient assessments per shift to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

LPN

BMC Montclair
Birmingham, AL
01.2003 - 06.2003
  • 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.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored Mothers after deliveries.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Performed functional assessments for discharge.

CNA

Village At Cooksprings
Cook Springs, AL
10.2002 - 12.2002
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Admissions Clerk

St Clair Regional Hospital
Pell City, AL
06.2001 - 10.2002
  • Verified insurance information, collected payment or co-payment for services and created record of visit for future billing.
  • Collected information, forms and signatures from patients or family members to create efficient admissions experience.
  • Greeted patients in friendly, professional manner to increase comfort and create rapport.
  • Safeguarded patient data in compliance with HIPAA and hospital facility policies.
  • Oversaw inpatient and outpatient functions.
  • Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.

Office Manager

Southland Appraisal Services
Pell City, AL
03.1999 - 05.2001
  • Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations.
  • Utilized client and staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue.

Patient Care Cordinator

Carraway Home Health
Birmingham, AL
03.1997 - 07.1998

Scheduled patient visits for RN's, LPNs, and Home Health Aides.

Verified Insurance, Billed Visits. Answered Phones and directed calls to correct Supervisors.

Home Health Aide/Medical File Clerk

ABC/First American Home Health
Pell City, AL
04.1993 - 04.1997
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Started and closed out medical files on patients.
  • Filed medical information on patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pell City High School
Pell City, AL
05.1986 - 05.1986

Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
10.2001 - 12.2002

Skills

Maintaining nutrition

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Timeline

LPN

Private Duty In Home Care
02.2020 - Current

LPN

Private Duty In-Home Care
09.2019 - 01.2020

LPN

Golden Living Nursing Home
08.2009 - 09.2009

Medical-Surgical LPN

St Clair Regional Home Health
07.2004 - 02.2006

LPN

St Clair Regional Hospital
11.2003 - 07.2004

Charge LPN

McGuffies
10.2003 - 11.2003

LPN Charge Nurse

Ingram Manor
06.2003 - 10.2003

LPN

BMC Montclair
01.2003 - 06.2003

CNA

Village At Cooksprings
10.2002 - 12.2002

Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing

Gadsden State Community College
10.2001 - 12.2002

Admissions Clerk

St Clair Regional Hospital
06.2001 - 10.2002

Office Manager

Southland Appraisal Services
03.1999 - 05.2001

Patient Care Cordinator

Carraway Home Health
03.1997 - 07.1998

Home Health Aide/Medical File Clerk

ABC/First American Home Health
04.1993 - 04.1997

High School Diploma -

Pell City High School
05.1986 - 05.1986
Elizabeth MurphyLPN