Haley LaPage
Elizabethton ,TN
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Ivy Hall Nursing Home, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective family communication, I excel in adapting care plans to meet diverse patient needs while ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Hall Nursing Home
07.2021 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Elizabethton, TN05.2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Anatomy
- State licensed practical nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Specimen collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dementia knowledge and care
Certification
CPR/AED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ivy Hall Nursing Home
07.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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