Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Baxter Regional Home Health
Gassville, AR
06.2016 - Current
Working with patients and patient families in homes. Education. Wound care. Assessment.
Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
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.
Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
LPN
Pine Lane Nusing Facility
Mountain Home, Ar, AR
11.2013 - 08.2014
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
LPN
Twin lakes nursing facility
Flippin, Arkansas
11.2005 - 07.2012
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.