Janette Lobdell
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Adept at critical patient assessments and compassionate care, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center. Leveraging strong clinical judgment and effective patient education, I adeptly managed complex care plans, contributing to improved recovery outcomes. My proficiency in medication administration and dedication to patient advocacy underscore my comprehensive approach to nursing.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
05.1990 - 06.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
- Served as a preceptor to new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and offering mentorship during their transition into the medical-surgical unit.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Managed complex pain issues effectively using a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans for medical-surgical patients, patients with diabetes, cardio vascular disease and neurology patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, advocating for patients'' needs and collaborating on care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in dosage calculations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Utilized [Software] and [Software] to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Back Office Medical Assistant
Primary Care Partners
05.1985 - 05.1987
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms for patients, maintaining a clean and organized environment for optimal care delivery.
- Completed routine in-office laboratory tests such as checking patients' blood glucose or hemoglobin levels after basic finger sticks.
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mesa State College
Grand Junction, CO05-1990
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
Fairfield, CA06-1973
Skills
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Taking vitals
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus of women with gestational diabetes.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Diabetes Management Certificate (BC-ADM) – American Association of Diabetes Educators.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Colorado Driver's License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
05.1990 - 06.2021
Back Office Medical Assistant
Primary Care Partners
05.1985 - 05.1987
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Diabetes Management Certificate (BC-ADM) – American Association of Diabetes Educators.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Colorado Driver's License
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mesa State College
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
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