Hannah Leonard
Fairborn,Ohio
Summary
With a proven track record at Alternate Solutions Home Healthcare, I excel in delivering high-quality, personalized home care and effective disease prevention strategies. Renowned for exceptional patient education and coordination, my approach significantly improves patient outcomes. Skilled in hi-tech wound care and demonstrating unparalleled compassion, I adeptly balance clinical expertise with emotional support, fostering trust and recovery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Nurse
Alternate Solutions Home Healthcare
10.2017 - Current
- Specialized in delivering targeted guidance for patient-specific therapeutic approaches.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant HIPAA regulations and documentation protocols.
- Assessed prescriptions to identify harmful interactions and drug incompatibilities.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering trust and open communication.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Administered medication as prescribed, monitoring for side effects and potential interactions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between various levels of care by maintaining ongoing communication with patients'' primary physicians.
- Conducted regular home safety assessments to minimize fall risks and ensure a secure environment for recovery.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers for timely referrals to specialists or additional services as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient needs or scheduling demands while maintaining consistent quality of care.
- Actively participated in case conferences with other members of the healthcare team, discussing patient progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate patient records and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses entering the field, sharing best practices and offering guidance when needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans, facilitating optimal patient recovery.
- Managed wound care effectively, preventing infection and promoting proper healing techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, personalized care to individuals in their home setting.
- Performed routine physical assessments, identifying changes in health status and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed ongoing care for ostomy and catheter patients effectively.
- Wound care, including hi-tech wound vacs, and post-op surgical care
- Pleurx/rocket drains
- Maintained secure documentation of patient interactions.
- Recognized indicators of disease and infection.
LPN
Elmcroft Assisted Living
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Employed effective time management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and enforced infection control protocols to maintain hygiene standards.
- Ensured quality patient care through diligent observation of respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Memory care
- Medication administration
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Fortis College
Centerville06.2014
Skills
- Skilled home care
- Disease prevention strategies
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Resource referrals
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Documentation
- Progress monitoring
- Physician collaboration
- Patient charts
- Nurse training
- Field visits
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Dementia care
- Patient care assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Ostomy/catheter placement and management
- Hi-tech wound care/wound vac and post-op surgical care
- Feeding pumps
- Pluerx/rocket drains
Timeline
Field Nurse
Alternate Solutions Home Healthcare
10.2017 - Current
LPN
Elmcroft Assisted Living
05.2015 - 10.2017
LPN - Practical Nursing
Fortis College
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