Ellen C. Schonheiter
Fort Myers,Florida
Summary
Dynamic LPN with a proven track record at Kendal and Shellpoint, adept in healthcare record management and offering exceptional emotional support. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient-family communication, significantly enhancing patient care. Skilled in clinical decision-making, ensuring high-quality palliative care and infection control.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Shellpoint
Fort Myers, FL
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
LPN
Kendal at Ithaca
Ithaca, NY
11.2003 - 04.2017
- Medication administration, wound dressing and treatments, assist with activities of daily living
- Participate and develop Individual service plans
- Work closely with integral supportive departments and family
LPN
Bayshore Health Care Center
Holmdel, NJ
02.2003 - 11.2003
- Medication administration, wound dressing and treatments, assist with activities of daily living
LPN
Lawrenceville Nursing Home
Lawrenceville, NJ
10.1998 - 11.1999
- Medication administration, wound dressing and treatments, assist with activities of daily living
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Offered emotional and psychosocial support to individuals and groups.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Informed clients, patients, and caregivers about medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Provided exceptional nursing care for patients.
- Kept precise documentation of patient health conditions.
- Communicated observed findings to the supervisor or physician.
Education
LPN -
Mercer County Area-Vocational Technical School
08.1998
Special Education -
Kean University
06.1984
Skills
- Hospice care
- Patient mobility assistance
- End-of-life care
- Healthcare Record Management
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Palliative care
- Clinical decision making
Timeline
LPN
Shellpoint
05.2017 - Current
LPN
Kendal at Ithaca
11.2003 - 04.2017
LPN
Bayshore Health Care Center
02.2003 - 11.2003
LPN
Lawrenceville Nursing Home
10.1998 - 11.1999
LPN -
Mercer County Area-Vocational Technical School
Special Education -
Kean University
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