Julie Wilson
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Proven LPN with expertise in intravenous therapy and a strong foundation in direct patient care, demonstrated during tenure at VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. Excelled in medication administration and providing emotional support, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams, showcasing a results-driven approach and a commitment to patient well-being.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Specialty Medicine
VA Nebraska -Western Iowa Health Care System
2016.05 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Assist Infusion RN with prioritizing complex veteran care needs that are receiving chemotherapy, phlebotomies, and medications in nursing infusion/oncology clinic.
- Prepares and administers prescribed medications such as oral, injectable, topical, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and IV medications. Inserts IVs, and performed catheterizations per policy and unit specific competency. Monitors flow rates, temporary slowing, flush peripheral intermittent infusion devices, and discontinuing IV catheters.
- Obtain patient vital signs and observations on veteran's status or changes to status. Implement interventions to improve, restore and maintain optimal function of the veteran.
- Triage Infusion/chemo therapy veterans and families phone calls, interprets test results and other medical data and reporting to RN and provider.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts and policies per protocol. Works in collaboration with RN and Health Care Providers.
- Takes appropriate actions based on communications and observations from veterans, family members and providers/staff. Report changes to RN and providers and demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively intervene and provide safe and effective care.
- Assist other staff to prioritize veteran care needs. Assess veterans for subtle changes in conditions and reports to RN and provider. Responds to deteriorating conditions in emergent situations and notifies RN or provider in timely manner.
- Accurately and consistently records and reports changes or information received from other team members. Able to implement changes or care based on reports.
- Works independently without the need for readily available supervision and communicates effectively with veterans, families, caregivers, health care professionals and other supportive staff.
- 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.
- Prepares weekly chemotherapy/infusion weekly schedule for pharmacy medication ordering.
LPN Dialysis
Davita Dialysis
2004.05 - 2021.03
- Helped prevent complications with diligent assessment of patient pre-and post-dialysis, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality dialysis treatment and monitoring vital signs throughout the process.
- Contributed to a safer environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control procedures during all aspects of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Initiated and discontinued dialysis treatments.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Education
LPN Diploma -
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE08.2001
High School Diploma -
Norfolk Senior High School
801 Riverside Blvd Norfolk NE 6870105.1997
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Appointment Scheduling
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Team oriented
Certification
IV Certification- Southeast Community College
Timeline
LPN Specialty Medicine
VA Nebraska -Western Iowa Health Care System
2016.05 - Current
LPN Dialysis
Davita Dialysis
2004.05 - 2021.03
LPN Diploma -
Northeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Norfolk Senior High School
IV Certification- Southeast Community College
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