Hope Leabo
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Progressive Care Unit LPN
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
06.2022 - Current
- Provided continuous monitoring and interpretation of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, and other invasive devices.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
- Implemented appropriate pain management strategies based on individual patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating pertinent information between shifts or departments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Managed critical situations by recognizing changes in patient's condition or response to treatment promptly.
- Counseled patients about health maintenance, disease prevention, dietary modifications.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Monitor blood products transfusions.
- Assist with transporting patients to perform diagnostic tests or procedures.
- Initiate and monitor total parental nutrition.
Soldier
U.S. Army Active
San Antonio, USA
07.2019 - Current
- Responsible for executing assigned military tasks and duties with precision and discipline
- Demonstrates proficiency in weapon handling, marksmanship, and combat tactics
- Participates in regular physical training and maintains a high level of physical fitness
- Follows orders and commands, ensuring strict adherence to military regulations and protocols
- Assists registered nurses and healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care
- Learns and practices various nursing procedures, such as wound dressing, medication administration, and patient hygiene
- Upholds the values and ethos of the Army, embodying integrity, honor, and selfless service
- Continuously trains and develops skills in line with career progression and military advancement
- Displays resilience and mental toughness in challenging and high-pressure situations
Ortho/Neuo/Vascular Ward LPN
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided transportation for patients to any diagnostic tests or procedures.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Educated patient on post-procedure activity expectations and ambulatory devices.
- Assessed and monitored all drains and dressings applied and reported irregularities.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
General Surgery Ward LPN
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, USA
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Evaluated patient post-procedure for unexpected changes and made necessary adjustments per physicians orders.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN07-2025
Diploma - Practical Nursing License
U.S. Army Medical Department and School
Joint Base Fort Sam Houston, TX04.2021
Skills
- Comprehensive Nursing Care and Practice
- Effective Inter-professional Teamwork
- Coordinating and Prioritizing Tasks Safely and Effectively
- Attentive Listening
- Effective Communication
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team Members
- Documentation and Nurse Care Planning
- Delegating with Closed Loop Communication
- Patient- Centered Care, Before, During, and After Complex Medical Procedures and Tests
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- License Practical Nurse (LPN), Texas, 04/21
- License Practical Nurse (LPN), Hawai'i, 03/23
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, American Heart Association, 02/24
Timeline
Progressive Care Unit LPN
Tripler Army Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
General Surgery Ward LPN
Tripler Army Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2021
Ortho/Neuo/Vascular Ward LPN
Tripler Army Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2022
Soldier
U.S. Army Active
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Diploma - Practical Nursing License
U.S. Army Medical Department and School