Holly Thorn
Winchester,Indiana
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Friends Fellowship Community
03.2009 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Optimized resource utilization through prudent management of medical supplies inventory and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Richmond, IN 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Brown Mackie College
Fort Mitchell, KY09.2008
High School Diploma -
Winchester Community High School
Winchester, IN05.2004
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Immunization Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- ADL Assistance
- Behavioral Assessment
- Transcribing Orders
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Records Management
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Education
- Problem Solving
- Infection Control
- Time Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- TB testing and screen
- Employee Incident Reports
Certification
CPR/AED certified, TB certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Friends Fellowship Community
03.2009 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Brown Mackie College
High School Diploma -
Winchester Community High School
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