James Murray
Reno,NV
Summary
Dedicated LPN with proven expertise in medication administration and compassionate care, honed at the Dept. of Veteran Affairs. Excelled in delivering high-quality patient care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in geriatric nursing and effective communication, adept at fostering trust with patients and families. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and teamwork, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
10.2004 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA06-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Palliative care
- Respiratory care
- Health promotion
- Post operative care
- Psychiatric nursing
- Gastrointestinal care
- Restorative care
- Orthopedic nursing
- Cardiac care
- Oncology nursing
- Behavioral health
- Medical equipment operation
- Hospice care
- Patient documention
- Patient mobility assistance
- Lab specimen collection
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Patient care
- Physical assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Patient relationship building
- Geriatric care
- Emergency response
- ADL assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
Timeline
LPN
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
10.2004 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Napa Valley College
Similar Profiles
Tracey KnowlesTracey Knowles
Readjustment Counselor, LCSW-S at Dept of Veteran Affairs Vet CenterReadjustment Counselor, LCSW-S at Dept of Veteran Affairs Vet Center
Gwendolyn BrignacGwendolyn Brignac
Medical Support Assistant at Dept. of Veteran AffairsMedical Support Assistant at Dept. of Veteran Affairs
SANDRA L SEALESANDRA L SEALE
Mental Health Social Worker at Dept. of Veteran Affairs - Bay Pines VAMental Health Social Worker at Dept. of Veteran Affairs - Bay Pines VA