Gloria Fader
Maxim Healthcare
Alger,MI
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated LPN with extensive private duty nursing experience supporting individualized care plans, medication accuracy, and patient comfort. Skilled in wound care, respiratory treatments, and daily living support. Recognized for clear documentation, family education, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams.
Work History
LPN Private Duty
12 Years- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders while monitoring patient responses and reporting changes to supervising nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, pain levels, and symptoms, escalating concerns promptly for clinical review.
- Coordinated daily patient care with interdisciplinary teams to support consistent treatment plans.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and care updates in electronic medical records with accuracy.
- Educated patient’s family on medications, and ongoing health management.
- Supported individualized care plans by prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing patient needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. replaced ng tubes and g tubes and gave feedings with pumps or bolus.
- Bathed and dressed patient, provided range of motion.
LPN, Private Duty
3 Years- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to the supervising nurse promptly.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, and maintained accurate medication administration records.
- Provided bedside care, hygiene assistance, and support with daily living activities.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and care updates in charts accurately.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes following established clinical protocols.
- Maintained infection control standards.
- Assessed patient comfort needs and responded quickly to emerging concerns.
- Enhanced patient's quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities.
- Acted as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system when needed, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.
- Managed wound care effectively, implementing appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Changed out tracheostomies and gastrostomy buttons regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and plan of care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Established therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations across various age ranges and medical conditions.
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Coordinated care with families and healthcare team to support individualized plans.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Education
Gloria Jean Fader - LPN
Skills
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Breathing treatments
Patient confidentiality
Tracheostomy care
Patient care plan followed and updated
Pain management
Educating families
Computer Documentation accuracy
HIPAA compliance
Certified in CPR/AED
Responsible and dependable
Certification
- Certified Fire Fighter 1, Clement Fire Department 2001, with certificates in extrication, use of jaws, cutter, and safe removal of victims. Ability to run pumper and tankers, drivers certificate. Ability to use cascade system.
Timeline
LPN Private Duty
Maxim Healthcare
10.2014 - 10.2026Read More
LPN, Private Duty
Caring Touch Nursing
09.2013 - 09.2016Read More
Kirtland Community College
Associate of Arts from Music Education
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Kirtland Community College
Gloria Jean Fader from LPN
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