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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Novant Health, Inc
06.2022 - Current
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
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.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
Atlantic Dermatology Associates
05.2022 - 06.2023
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
LPN/CNA
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
11.2011 - 04.2022
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.