Im interested in furthering my nursing skills and achieving a sense of satisfaction along the way
John Shapkauski
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at St. Marys Hospital, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and timely interventions. Committed to fostering a safe environment while mentoring staff and implementing best practices in clinical documentation and patient safety protocols.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
St. Marys Hospital
07.2003 - 11.2004
- Assisted with basic patient care activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported patients with mobility assistance using proper safety techniques.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
LPN
St. Marys Hospital
11.2004 - 08.2013
- 3 west/Tele, Oncology for three years while floating to 2 west and 5 east at times
- Assisted in wound care and dressing changes, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and medication management.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
LPN
Villa Franciscan
09.2006 - 07.2008
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure and blood glucose recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN/ Night Supervisor
Kankakee Terrace
07.2007 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans to address specific patient needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and facilitate effective communication.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine physical assessments, identifying changes in patients' conditions for timely intervention.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN
Bourbonnais Terrace
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Supervised junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and patient care protocols.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient progress and reported findings to the healthcare team.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Education
Healthcare
KCC
Riveroad, Kankakee, Il05-2004
High School Diploma -
BBCHS
Bourbonnais, IL05-1981
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Mental health support
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Licensed practical nurse
- HIPAA protocols
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Counting narcotics
- Tuberculosis testing
- Documenting incidents
- Responsible and dependable
Certification
IV certified
Interests
Timeline
LPN
Bourbonnais Terrace
12.2023 - Current
LPN/ Night Supervisor
Kankakee Terrace
07.2007 - 12.2023
LPN
Villa Franciscan
09.2006 - 07.2008
LPN
St. Marys Hospital
11.2004 - 08.2013
CNA
St. Marys Hospital
07.2003 - 11.2004
Healthcare
KCC
High School Diploma -
BBCHS
IV certified and i enjoy feeling I serve the communuty.
I always felt St. Marys was like a little cook county hospital where one would see any/everything. I always enjoyed a sense of serving the community there as well (one of the things that helped on the more difficult days).