Imeh bauer
baton rouge
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital, excelling in medication administration and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective clinical documentation and empathetic support, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with safety protocols. Skilled in managing diverse patient needs, including palliative care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
10.2005 - 02.2015
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision.
- Assisted in basic patient care activities, including hygiene and mobility support.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Conducted routine vital sign checks and reported findings to nursing staff.
- Complied with safety protocols and infection control procedures in clinical settings.
- Attended training sessions to enhance knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, New York, NY01-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake University
Baton Rouge, LA08-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Medication dispensing
- Catheter care
- ADL assistance
- Palliative care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
10.2005 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake University