Kaci Setsor
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morristown,TN
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with 11 years of diverse clinical experience. I am looking to seek and maintain a full-time, part-time or PRN position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Highly experienced in several acute care floors such as Medical/Surgical and Emergency Department.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Jefferson City, TN
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Tennessee Home Health
Morristown , TN
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Covered all of Greene County
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Maxim Healthcare Group
Greeneville, TN
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Administered one on one patient care for pediatric G-tube patient
- Provided wound care to PEG tube placement site along with intermittent H20 flushes and medication administration through tube
- Collaborated and communicated closely with patient's family to ensure patient satisfaction
- Modifications of care and implemented interventions promptly
- Monitored, tracked and recorded patients vitals daily to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Greene County School District - School
, MO
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Supervised and/or administered prescription medications along with daily maintenance medication; such as insulin, inhalers, etc.
- Provided temporary and emergency care for sick or injured students and/or staff according to EIS policy and procedures for over 75 students
- Reviewed and recorded immunization records for all students
- Communicated regularly with Physicians, which included updated information on child's condition, medication changes and notified immediately of changes that were gained from nursing assessment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare, social service providers and staff to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Provided Telemedicine to staff and students with acute symptoms
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summit Medical Group
Greeneville, TN
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Administered medications and shots as directed by physician and also performed EKG'S when ordered.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed routine or as needed venipunctures and all other lab specimens; such as urine, sputum and other other bodily fluids.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
NURSEFirst, LLC
Knoxville, TN
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Sufficiently adapted to each job setting upon company needs
- orders, and followed each facility protocol; Long term health settings, Doctor offices, Home Health, etc.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Ordered and scheduled outpatient diagnostic testing per MD orders
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Lakeway Hospital
Morristown, TN
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Cared for patients in 25+ bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
General Studies
04.2010 - 5 2011
Associate's degree - Nursing Tennessee
08.2013 - 6 2015
General Studies
08.2017 - 5 2018
Skills
Patient Communication and Education
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - Jefferson Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - University Of Tennessee Home Health
10.2021 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Maxim Healthcare Group
07.2020 - 09.2020
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Greene County School District - School
08.2017 - 09.2019
Walters State Community College - , General Studies
08.2017 - 5 2018
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - NURSEFirst, LLC
05.2016 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse - Summit Medical Group
03.2016 - 12.2017
Excelsior College, Technology of Applied Science - Associate's degree, Nursing
Tennessee
08.2013 - 6 2015
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Lakeway Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2014
Some College - , General Studies
04.2010 - 5 2011
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