Emilie Newsom
Ozark,Arkansas
Summary
I have been a licensed practical nurse for over give years and have had LTC, Skilled Home Health, and Pediatric Home Health experience. I learn quickly, take criticism well and always try to be a team player. I work well in a busy environment and love to learn new things. Most of all I care for my patients like family. I am excited to begin my next journey as a Registered Nurse and explore further options I have been unable to attain as a LPN, such as Labor & Delivery, Obstetrics and Critical Care nursing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Paris Health and Rehabilitation Center
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
PRIVATE DUTY LPN
Home Bound Home Health
10.2023 - 11.2024
- This is a private duty nursing position where I was the LPN in charge of a male toddler who returned home on a trach and ventilator after spending the first 16 months of his life in the NICU/ITU
- This is a medically complex child and I provide all cares for him during my shift
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided tracheostomy care, tracheostomy changes, suctioning via trach, ventilator monitoring, G-tube feedings, G-Tube care, medication administration, CPT Vest Therapy, and various miscellaneous medical tasks the patient may need
- Upheld patient privacy and dignity through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and ethical nursing standards.
- Minimized hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of symptoms and proactive communication with medical teams regarding any concerns.
- Developed strong rapport with my patient and his family to foster positive relationships crucial to successful home-based care.
- Consistently received positive feedback from family members for exhibiting exceptional professionalism, empathy, and respect during difficult periods.
- Educated family on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assisted patient with activities of daily living to promote independence.
Skilled Nurse (LPN)
Amedisys Home Health
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Obtained lab specimens in home, performing sterile procedures such as catheter changes, PICC line dressing changes and tracheostomy care in the comfort of patient’s home
- Displayed adequate time management skills by scheduling and performing multiple patient home visits throughout the River Valley per shift
- Provided advanced wound care including wound vac patients
- Provided education to over 30 patients a week in their homes on wound care, medication management, COPD/CHF/Diabetes and other disease management
- Upheld the role of Peer Mentor and and provided training to all new hire LPNs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient treatment and optimal outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support for patients and families.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient conditions, assessments, interventions, and outcomes for enhanced continuity of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Developed constructive relationships with patients'' family members to provide emotional support during challenging medical events or crises.
LPN
Ozark Nursing Home
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Medication reconciliation, distribution, organization and administration including oral and injectable medications
- Wound care, skilled charting, physical assessment
- Managed Care of 30+ resident needs during a full 12 hour shift, accepting and writing orders, scheduling patient appointments appointments
- Obtaining lab specimens including blood and urine samples, COVID-19 tests, flu tests. wound cultures
- Reduced medication errors through diligent administration of medications and accurate documentation.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities while preserving dignity and respecting individual preferences.
- Educated fellow staff members on best practices in geriatric nursing care, elevating the standard of service provided throughout the facility.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Education
Registered Nursing degree -
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, AR05.2025
Associates degree - Practical Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, AR12.2019
Skills
- Wound Care
- PICC Line Care
- Wound Vac Management
- Colostomy Care
- Time Management
- End of Life Care
- Medication Administration
- Injections
- Disease Process Education
- Physical Assessment
- Home Ventilator Monitoring
- G-Tube Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Pediatric care
- Charting and recording
- CPR/AED
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric nursing
- Tuberculosis testing
- Educating families
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Counting narcotics
- Diabetes management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Home health care
- Creative problem solving
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- Health Sciences
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Paris Health and Rehabilitation Center
11.2024 - Current
PRIVATE DUTY LPN
Home Bound Home Health
10.2023 - 11.2024
Skilled Nurse (LPN)
Amedisys Home Health
11.2020 - 10.2023
LPN
Ozark Nursing Home
01.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nursing degree -
Arkansas Tech University
Associates degree - Practical Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
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