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Barbara Walker

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dedicated nursing professional delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in home settings. Proven talents in ped and pulmonary and gastric feeding.. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives. Dedicated nursing professional delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in home and school settings. Proven talents in pulmonary and gastric and pediatric . Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 32+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Dedicated nursing professional delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in home and school settings. Proven talents in pulmonary, gastric feeding, and seizure precautions. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives. Dedicated nursing professional delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in home and school settings. Proven talents in trachea, gastric feeding and seizure precautions . Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 32+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 32+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 32+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 32+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 32+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 32+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Support needs of patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. Georgia -licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills. Seasoned licensed practical Nurse with expertise in home health care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Advanced Care Partners
Atlanta, GA
11.2012 - Current
  • Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Completed school forms and patient charts, using tablets and paperwork.
  • IdentifiEd common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
04.2005 - Current
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.

Education

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA
05.1991

High School Diploma -

Sumter County Comprehensive High School
Americus, GA
05.1980

Skills

  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Needs Assessment
  • Patient Observation
  • Patient Charting
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Infant Feeding and Care
  • Time Management
  • In-Home Care
  • Recordkeeping and Maintenance
  • Infection Control
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Patient Management
  • Caregiving skills

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Advanced Care Partners
11.2012 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
04.2005 - Current

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse

South Georgia Technical College

High School Diploma -

Sumter County Comprehensive High School
Barbara Walker