Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hospice Compassus
Washington, IA
08.2020 - Current
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive care delivery.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with RNCM.
Monitored vital signs, assessed symptom management, changes in patient condition and communicated changes to the RNCM.
Maintained accurate medical records and completed required documentation with each patient visit.
Trained new LPN staff members when hired.
Training provided to patients and families on symptom management and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Acted as liaison between physicians, and patients/families.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care.
Monitored medication inventory levels.
Provided training on end of life.
Health and Safety Coordinator
Hope Haven Area Development Center
Burlington, Iowa
08.2006 - 08.2020
Investigated work related accidents.
Evaluated effectiveness of current safety programs.
Recommended corrective actions, updated safety plans and implemented new safety
Inspected workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety.
Led safety committee meetings, addressing concerns and implementing solutions.
Managed workers' compensation claims process and return-to-work coordination.
Conducted regular safety audits to ensure continuous improvement efforts.
Conducted workplace inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
Coordinated emergency response plans and drills for various scenarios.
Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
In addition, I provided nursing services to the day programs and the individuals that attended the programs.
License Practical Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Sunrise Terrace Care Center
Winfield, Iowa
05.1993 - 08.2006
Assisted in creating customized care plans for patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive care delivery.
Managed tube feedings, and catheter insertions/maintenance.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Ensured compliance with safety standards during patient care tasks.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.