Hannah Woods
Weirton,WV
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 5.5 years of experience providing high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in chronic disease management, prior authorizations, referrals, patient education, EMR systems, and patient triage. Adept at coordinating care, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Passionate about patient advocacy and delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Merakey
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
LPN
Change,Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
- Participated in telehealth appointments by triaging patients prior to provider assessment
- Improved patient referral process by accurately verifying insurance coverage and obtaining necessary authorizations.
- Educated patients on the purpose of their referrals, setting appropriate expectations for upcoming consultations with specialists.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed insurance authorizations for medications, diagnostic tests, or procedures to facilitate timely access to necessary treatments for patients.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
LPN
Wyngate Assisted Living Community
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Physical Therapy Technician
Mainstream Physical Therapy
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Built rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication throughout their rehabilitation journey.
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment sessions by providing clear explanations of each procedure and maintaining a supportive environment.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of patients, utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Reduced patient wait times, efficiently scheduling appointments and managing therapy session flow.
- Streamlined inventory management process, ensuring availability of necessary supplies and equipment for therapy sessions.
- Maintained sanitized and organized workspace, contributing to safe and efficient rehabilitation environment.
CNA
Weirton Geriatric Center
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Copeland Oaks
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
John D. Rockefeller School of Nursing
New Cumberland, WV06-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medical documentation
- Triage management
- Behavioral health
- Clinical decision making
- Patient assessments
- EMR / EHR
- Care planning
- Chronic disease management
- Tracking symptoms
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Pre-authorizations
- Caseload management
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - [State] Board of Nursing.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
Timeline
LPN
Merakey
05.2024 - 03.2025
LPN
Change,Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2024
LPN
Wyngate Assisted Living Community
08.2019 - 12.2021
Physical Therapy Technician
Mainstream Physical Therapy
05.2015 - 07.2018
CNA
Weirton Geriatric Center
07.2014 - 05.2015
CNA
Copeland Oaks
05.2013 - 05.2014
Diploma - Nursing
John D. Rockefeller School of Nursing
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