Isabelle Jatropulus
Murray,KY
Summary
Responsible individual with strong hands-on clinical experience 2 years in a clinical rehabilitation center and almost 4 years in pediatric home-healthcare, seeking to obtain a position as a licensed practical nurse where I can provide top nursing care performance, while expanding my experience and enhancing my skills in a professional environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Elk Valley Health Services
02.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Established therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations across various age ranges and medical conditions.
- Acted as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system when needed, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.
LPN
COVENANTCARE PRACTICES
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Obtaining vitals and preparing chart for provider.
- Administering medication as ordered, including vaccinations for children.
- Administering allergy injections as ordered per allergy clinic.
- Providing patient care and emotional support.
- Assisting with medical outpatient procedures in the office.
- Assisting patients over the phone and in office with medical concerns or questions.
- 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.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN
TENNOVA HOMEHEALTH
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Traveling to patients’ houses to provide patient care.
- Glucose checks, inr/pt monitoring.
- Administration of injections as needed.
- Obtaining venipuncture as needed for lab draws.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
LPN
MAXIM HEALTHCARE
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Wound dressing and care
- Ventilator and tracheostomy suctioning care and maintenance of airway
- Gtube feedings and care
- Respiratory treatments and assessments
- Patient bathing and hygiene assistance
- Glucose checks and blood pressure monitoring
- Rehabilitation therapies
- Traveled 30+ miles to provide home-healthcare services to pediatric patients diagnosed with chronic or terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries
LPN
ELK VALLEY HEALTH SERVICES
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Wound dressing and care
- Ventilator and tracheostomy suctioning care and maintenance of airway
- Gtube feedings and care
- Respiratory treatments and assessments
- Patient bathing and hygiene assistance
- Glucose checks and blood pressure monitoring
- Rehabilitation therapies
- Traveled 30+ miles to provide home-healthcare services to pediatric patients diagnosed with chronic or terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries
LPN
NHC DICKSON
02.2017 - 07.2018
- DIRECTS AND SUPERVISES THE DAILY WORK ASSIGNMENTS OF THE RESIDENT CARE ASSISTANTS.
- ASSISTING NP WITH SICK CALL BY SCREENING PATIENTS AND ASSISTING WITH MINOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES.
- PERFORMING STERILE AND OR CLEAN PROCEDURES IN A STERILE OR CLEAN MANOR AE FOLEY INSERTION, IN AND OUT CATHETERIZATIONS, DRAWING LABS FOR BLOODWORK OR URINE SAMPLES, PROVIDING INJECTIONS TO RESIDENTS AS ORDERED ECT.
Education
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
TCAT PARIS
12.2016
GED - undefined
STEWART COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY12-2025
Skills
- Proficient Patient medication administration
- Maintenance of a clean work environment and organized workspace
- Ability to prepare rooms for upcoming exams or tests per orders
- Ability to chart efficiently on client status or assessment
- Able to accurately obtain head to toe with vitals as ordered
- Experience with wound care
- Proficient in tracheostomy and ventilator care and maintenance
- Proficient in Gtube maintenance and care
- Professional bedside manor
- Able to communicate with client or family in a timely and professional manor
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Medication reconciliation
- Feeding assistance
- Oral hygiene
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Seizure management
- Continuing education
- Pediatric care
- Ventilator support
- Oxygen therapy
- Nebulizer treatments
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Appointment scheduling
- ADL support
- Treatment coordination
- Passive range of motion
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Elk Valley Health Services
02.2024 - Current
LPN
COVENANTCARE PRACTICES
01.2022 - 01.2024
LPN
TENNOVA HOMEHEALTH
01.2021 - 01.2022
LPN
MAXIM HEALTHCARE
01.2020 - 01.2021
LPN
ELK VALLEY HEALTH SERVICES
07.2018 - 01.2020
LPN
NHC DICKSON
02.2017 - 07.2018
GED - undefined
STEWART COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
TCAT PARIS
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
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