Skilled professional Licensed Practical Nurse with a background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail. Self-driven and motivated to be the best nurse possible.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
ACCESS Family Health Services
Tupelo, Mississippi
01.2023 - Current
Answered patient calls to determine how to assist, while identifying issues and determining how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Adhered to and assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures, while providing quality nursing care.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information to comply with HIPAA laws, and prevent information breaches.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests. Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, and Alzheimer's.
Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Took and monitored patient vitals as in height, weight, oxygen saturation, respiration activity, blood pressure and BMI.
Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.