Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs. 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.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance. Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients. Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns. Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge. Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences. Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions. Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions. Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs. Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing. Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and muscular dystrophy. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care. Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms. Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs. Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations. Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information. Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.