Kaitlyn Youngdale
Blaine,Minnesota
Summary
New RN Grad with LPN experienced professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care ranging from geriatrics and pediatrics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
The Harbors Senior Living
06.2023 - Current
- Set up and administer resident medication
- Training CNA for resident care
- Processing MD & medication orders
- Coordinated daily clinical staffing and resident flow with organized approach
- Wound care management
- Maintained highest standards of care and environment focused on continuous professional development
- Kept up with certification and accreditation requirements through efficient paperwork management
- Protected staff and patients by maintaining strong safety, security and cleaning standards
- Handled emergency calls to assess situations and coordinate care
- Directed, supervised and evaluated work activities of ULP personnel.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Residex
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN
Friendship Haven
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals through personalized care and ongoing assistance
- Assisted with laboratory services, collecting and preparing samples for testing
- Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients
- Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication
- Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record
- Observed patients and notified nursing supervisor of changes and concerns
- Conducted routine rounds, giving special attention to high-acuity patients
- Removed and replaced used catheters and wound dressings
- Helped treat patients by administering prescriptions and preparing intravenous fluids.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Labor and Delivery Student Nurse
Unity Point
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Assisted in the successful delivery of newborns by supporting medical staff during procedures.
- Provided emotional support to mothers throughout labor, offering encouragement and reassurance as needed.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
CNA
Friendship Haven
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses
- Communicated pertinent patient information to appropriate members of treatment team
- Reported changes in patient's condition to Charge Nurse
- Assisted patients and families with meals or changing bed linens
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Registered Nurse -
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IowaLicense- Practical Nursing - undefined
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IowaHS Diploma - undefined
Manson Northwest High School
Manson, IowaSkills
Basic Life Support
Patient Care
Feeding Assistance
Compassion and Empathy
Complex Problem-Solving
Vital Signs Monitoring
Compassionate Communication
Indirect Patient Care
Condition Monitoring
Infection Control Procedures
Care Plan Implementation
Quality Assurance
Vital Sign Recording
Mobility Assistance
Patient Lifting
Patient Relations
Electronic Charting
Direct Patient Care
Admitting Support
Activity Coordination
Light Housekeeping
Case Management
Inpatient Care
Range of Motion Exercises
Specimen Collection
Geriatric Care
G-Tube Care
Patient Assessments
Medical Records Management
Pediatric Care
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Management
- Nursing Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Emergency Care
- Clinical judgment
- Policy compliance
- Ethical Practice
- Obstetric Care
- End of life care
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Patient Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Medication Administration
- Excellent Communication
- Self Motivation
- Patient Observation
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Patient Charting
- Postpartum Patient Care
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Student Nurse
Unity Point
01.2024 - 04.2024
LPN
Friendship Haven
06.2023 - 05.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
The Harbors Senior Living
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Friendship Haven
06.2021 - 05.2023
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Registered Nurse -
Iowa Central Community College
License- Practical Nursing - undefined
Iowa Central Community College
HS Diploma - undefined
Manson Northwest High School
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