Erica Salle

LPN

Holland Christian Home

01.2002 - Current

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
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.
Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.