Erin Zettlemoyer
Richmond,VA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with proven skills in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Retreat Doctor's Hospital
Richmond, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in compliance with care plans
- Assisted healthcare team in developing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and preventative care strategies
- Documented patient progress and communicated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patient needs and adjust treatment plans based on clinical evaluations
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma
Richmond, VA
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Coordinated patient intake processes to ensure streamlined operations and compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for donor care and plasma collection procedures.
- Implemented quality control measures that improved adherence to regulatory standards in donor processing.
- Assisted in developing training materials to enhance staff knowledge of operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies, ensuring availability for uninterrupted service delivery.
- Conducted regular audits of donor records to maintain accuracy and compliance with industry regulations.
- Performed comprehensive health assessments to identify individual patient needs and inform treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, collected lab samples, and performed diagnostic tests accurately to support physician diagnoses.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
ECPI University
Richmond, VA10-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- ADL assistance
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Retreat Doctor's Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma
07.2019 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
ECPI University