Joanna Elkins
Vickery
Summary
Compassionate LPN with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and education. Proven ability to implement infection control measures and enhance patient comfort, ensuring high standards of health management and emotional support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Medical Solutions
Omaha
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs regularly.
- Assisted in daily living activities for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on health management and medication use.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure safety standards.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
LPN
Bethesda Care Center
Fremont
02.2019 - Current
LPN
Valleyview Healthcare
Fremont
02.2017 - 09.2019
LPN
Heartland Holly Glen
Toledo
01.2011 - 04.2016
LPN
Arbors at Sylvania
Toledo
02.2009 - 09.2014
LPN
Arbors at Toledo
Toledo
04.2008 - 02.2009
Education
LPN
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH12-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Detail orientation
- Problem solving
- Health maintenance
Certification
- Compact License
- BLS
Timeline
LPN
Medical Solutions
04.2022 - Current
LPN
Bethesda Care Center
02.2019 - Current
LPN
Valleyview Healthcare
02.2017 - 09.2019
LPN
Heartland Holly Glen
01.2011 - 04.2016
LPN
Arbors at Sylvania
02.2009 - 09.2014
LPN
Arbors at Toledo
04.2008 - 02.2009
LPN
Owens Community College
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