I am a dedicated LPN for 25 years in long term care, substance abuse experiences, especially in a private clinic setting and wound care treatment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Daniel R. Howard, MD. PA.
- Current
LPN
Daniel R. Howard, MD. PA.
12.2005 - Current
Performed vital signs, wound dressing change per Physician orders.
Performed venipuncture, Covid19 test, Instant urine tox.
Administration Immunizations.
Evaluate patients for substance abuse treatment per Physician orders.
Assessed patient going through withdrawal.
.Performed COWS score to evaluate level of withdrawal for medication induction.
Dose patient per Physician orders.
Document observations in EMR.
Assessed and obtain data as needed for prescreening patient.
Assessed acute illness and injuries for treatment or referral as appropriate.
.Assessed patient for Wellness visit. Performed Wellness visit.
Monitored, tracked, conveyed important patient information to Physician to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency situations.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LPN
Villa St. Michael
12.2004 - 12.2005
Performed injection, Vital signs,
G Tube feeding, Wound treatment,
Administered IV fluid, Administered Finger stick, Medication administration.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
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.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN
West Gate Nursing Home
07.2002 - 12.2004
Performed injection, Vital signs, G Tube feeding. Administered IV fluid & Administered Finger stick.
LPN
St. Agnes Hospital
07.2001 - 07.2002
Monitored patient IV fluid, administered medication per Physician ordered.
Performed venipuncture & wound treatment.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.