LPN
St. Bernards Behavioral Health
Jonesboro, Arkansas
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.