Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Esther Mieldon

Prvidence at Home With Compassus
Renton,WA
25
years of professional experience

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient EOL support and care. Proven ability work with the hospice interdisciplinary team with medications management, monitor vital signs, and advocate for patients’ needs in a variety of health care settings. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

1 Year 5 Months
Prvidence at Home With Compassus | 05.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes for patients with EOL diagnosis.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
  • Assisted in wound care and performed routine examinations to maintain patient safety and comfort.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
  • Advocated for patients' needs within interdisciplinary teams, improving overall care coordination strategies.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Licensed Practical Nurse

19 Years 4 Months
Providence Hospice of Seattle | 01.2006 - 05.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress to facilitate effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients and families, enhancing overall satisfaction with home healthcare services.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans, adapting approaches based on changing patient needs and conditions.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on health management practices, fostering self-care and independence in daily activities.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies and interventions.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.

Licensed Practical Nurse

4 Years 6 Months
First Hill Care Center | 06.2001 - 12.2005
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.
  • Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing efficiency in service delivery and reducing wait times.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from patients.

Education

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

Highline Community College | DesMoines, WA | 07-2006

Certificate of Technical Studies - Licensed Practical Nursing

Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | 07-2002

Licensed nursing program studies to prepare for the Washington state LPN license.

Skills

Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Patient care
Clinical judgment
Patient assessments
Catheter care
Family communication
Infection control
Patient support
Specimen collection
Intravenous medication
documenting incidents
Patient charting
Critical thinking
Dementia knowledge and care
Vital signs
ADL assistance
End-of-life care
Medication reconciliation
Verbal and written communication
Pain management
Educating families
Empathetic and compassionate
Samples collection
Licensed practical nurse
Nursing intervention evaluations
Adaptable and flexible
CPR/AED
Responsible and dependable

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Prvidence at Home With Compassus
05.2025 - CurrentRead More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Providence Hospice of Seattle
01.2006 - 05.2025Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Hill Care Center
06.2001 - 12.2005Read More

Highline Community College

Phlebotomy from Phlebotomy
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Renton Technical College

Certificate of Technical Studies from Licensed Practical Nursing
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Esther Mieldon