Heather McDonald
Carrollton,AL
Summary
Seasoned LPN with a proven track record at Amedisys Home Health, showcasing leadership qualities and healthcare software proficiency. Excelled in delivering compassionate patient care, improving treatment outcomes by employing advanced nursing documentation techniques. Demonstrated excellence in health promotion and medication administration, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Whatley Health Services
Tuscaloosa , AL
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Carrollton, AL
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Educated patients and family members about disease facts, medications and home care instructions.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, assessments, and treatments.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Provided counseling services regarding chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
Education
Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL12-1996
Skills
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Leadership qualities
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Quality improvement
- Health promotion
- Supply management
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Telephone triage
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Whatley Health Services
05.2024 - 02.2025
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
06.2019 - 05.2024
Nursing
Shelton State Community College
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