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Work History
Education
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Joseph Hegwood

Mason

Summary

Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Cottingham Retirement, excelling in patient education and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and adaptability. Skilled in Electronic Health Records and committed to delivering high-quality care while minimizing re-hospitalizations. Passionate about building strong patient relationships and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Cottingham Retirement
Cincinnati
02.2020 - Current
  • Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify case manager of any changes in the patient’s condition
  • Minimize patient risk by administer medication as prescribed by the physician
  • As well as help decrease re-hospitalizations by educating the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
  • As a family educator/advocate I educate the patient and family on the disease process by using teach back method, to ensure patient and family understands
  • Policies: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
  • Follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors
  • Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings

LPN

Westchester AL/MC
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Providing direct LPN nursing care
  • Overseeing the activities of the nursing assistants
  • Observing, reporting, and responding to changes in resident conditions
  • Attending required in-service trainings and educational events

LPN

Naph Care (Hamilton County Justice Center)
Cincinnati
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that nursing processes and systems are followed appropriately
  • Use all functions and applications of TechCareTM relevant to the position with no supervision and assist with staff training as requested
  • Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes
  • Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria
  • Take and document all patient history and vital signs, assist with examinations and/or treatments, and report all changes in patients’ conditions
  • Perform venipuncture and I.V
  • Therapy, as approved by immediate supervisor

LPN

Scarlet Oaks
Cincinnati
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization
  • Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution process
  • Responsible for medication administration for the Nursing residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines
  • Responsible for the admissions of new resident to include all admission assessments and documentation
  • Responsible for completing acute and long-term care plans
  • Responsible for clinical system tracking of wounds
  • Notifies physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation
  • Responds promptly to all emergencies
  • Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members

LPN

Naph Care (Hamilton County Justice Center)
Cincinnati
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Take and document all patient history and vital signs
  • Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical surgical procedures and examinations and/or treatments
  • Administer medications
  • Perform venipuncture and I.V
  • Therapy
  • Collect samples, specimens and cultures
  • Transcribe therapeutic orders

Education

LPN -

Hondros College of Nursing
West Chester, OH
01.2016

High School -

Hillwood High School
Nashville, TN
01.2001

Skills

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Bar Code Medication Technology
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Assisted Living
  • Long Term Care
  • Correctional
  • Nurse
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education
  • Patient relationship building
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Accomplishments

Florence Nightingale Award, Hondros College of Nursing, 2016

References

Available upon request

Languages

English, Fluent

Licenses

  • Licensed Practical Nurse, Ohio, 10/26
  • Basic Life Support, 06/25

Timeline

LPN

Westchester AL/MC
02.2023 - 12.2023

LPN

Naph Care (Hamilton County Justice Center)
01.2022 - 05.2023

LPN

Cottingham Retirement
02.2020 - Current

LPN

Scarlet Oaks
02.2018 - 01.2020

LPN

Naph Care (Hamilton County Justice Center)
06.2017 - 06.2018

LPN -

Hondros College of Nursing

High School -

Hillwood High School

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