Josie Wilson
Barberton,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Skilled in assessing and monitoring patients, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients and their families, fostering a comforting and supportive environment. Committed to staying updated on the latest medical advancements and continuously improving skills to deliver the highest standard of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Field Staff Liaison, LPN - Hospice
Summa Hospice
Akron, OH
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Collaborated with pharmacies to ensure accurate billing information in place.
LPN
Enhabit Home Health
Akron, OH
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
Community Health Care
Barberton, United States
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic needs with directions from the physician
- Administered therapeutic injections and immunizations
- Completed venipuncture blood draw, ensuring patients tolerate the procedure well.
LPN
Everside Health
Akron, United States
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors and case managers
- Administration of immunizations
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Hospice Nurse LPN
Summa Home Health and Hospice
Akron, United States
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and comfort
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Utilized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Hospice Nurse LPN
Harbor Light Hospice Inc.
Cuyahoga Falls, United States
09.2017 - 05.2019
- My role at Harbor Light and Summa Home Health and Hospice are similar
- Both utilizing my skills equally while providing compassionate care.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Portage Lakes Career Center
Green, OH09.2008
Skills
- Documentation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Educating families
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Vast knowledge of End of life care
Timeline
Clinical Field Staff Liaison, LPN - Hospice
Summa Hospice
07.2023 - 08.2024
LPN
Enhabit Home Health
09.2022 - 07.2023
LPN
Community Health Care
03.2022 - 09.2022
LPN
Everside Health
03.2021 - 02.2022
Hospice Nurse LPN
Summa Home Health and Hospice
06.2019 - 03.2021
Hospice Nurse LPN
Harbor Light Hospice Inc.
09.2017 - 05.2019
LPN - Nursing
Portage Lakes Career Center