Kamryn Leonard
Elton,LA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg LPN
Allen parish community hospital
Kinder, Louisiana
03.2024 - Current
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in documentation.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients through adherence to infection control protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Maintained complete confidentiality of all patient information at all times.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered medications and monitored effectiveness of treatments.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety during detoxification process.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Performed physical assessments on patients to determine level of intoxication or drug overdose.
- Evaluated progress of patients throughout the detoxification process and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician to reduce withdrawal symptoms or cravings during detoxification period.
- 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.
- Counseled individuals on recognizing triggers that could lead to relapse in order to prevent future substance abuse.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when necessary.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed venipuncture procedures for access to veins for IV therapy.
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports and deliver medications.
- Assessed patient's response to IV therapy and communicated changes in status with physicians and nursing staff.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during IV therapy.
- Troubleshot and resolved vascular access issues to successfully complete treatments.
- Delivered treatments and intramuscular injections per facility protocols to maintain effective client protection.
- Administered medications through IV line according to physician orders.
- Calculated drug dosages as prescribed by physicians and administered accordingly.
- Managed multiple infusion pumps simultaneously while providing care to multiple patients.
- Demonstrated expertise in aseptic technique when setting up sterile field prior to administering IV medications.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted evaluations and obtained vitals prior to administering IV treatments.
- Documented any adverse reactions or complications associated with IV treatments in medical records.
LPN Floor Nurse
The Gardens & Guardian House
Lake Charles , LA
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as dietary, housekeeping, recreation therapy to meet the needs of each resident.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Implemented infection control standards throughout the facility.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Instructed staff members on proper techniques related to resident care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based upon resident outcomes.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Provided education to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Developed policies and procedures for quality assurance within the nursing home setting.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
LPN Student
Lamar Clinicals
Port Arthur, Texas
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored behavioral and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention with assigned patient load.
- Engaged in ongoing research activities related to new developments in the field of behavioral health nursing.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed suicide risk factors among patients and created safety plans as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups focused on relapse prevention, coping skills development, and life management skills.
- Monitored client progress towards recovery goals using evidence-based interventions and techniques.
- Administered medications to patients to decrease risk of aggression and treat symptomology.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Counseled clients through crisis intervention services when appropriate.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
LPN Student
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles , LA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Participated in patient discharge planning and education to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Identified potential hazards associated with equipment use or medication administration.
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments under the supervision of a nurse.
- Engaged in reflective practice and sought feedback to improve nursing competencies.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Observed quality and comfort services delivered by nursing staff and expanded patient care abilities.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Assisted with the setup and operation of medical equipment, such as EKG machines and patient monitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering comfort and information as needed.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Assisted in patient care activities under supervision of registered nurse, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Attended continuing education courses related to advances in mental health nursing practices.
- Actively sought out new ways to improve quality of care delivered while maintaining cost efficiency standards set forth by healthcare organizations.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Demonstrated empathy towards clients while providing them with an environment conducive to healing.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws governing the practice of mental health nursing.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Participated in root cause analysis for concerning patient behaviors to prevent acts of furtherance on inpatient unit.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, and managing money responsibly for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted individuals experiencing acute episodes of severe depression or anxiety by utilizing various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
Education
LVN Certification - LPN
Lamar State College Orange
Orange, TX08-2023
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Enteral feeding
- Orthopedic care
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Ethical practice
- Punctual
- Good communication skills
- Phone etiquette
- Compassionate
- Fall prevention
- Seizure precautions
- Restraint application
- Diabetes management
- Specimen collection
- Skin integrity maintenance
- Neurological care
- Cardiac monitoring
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- LPN Multi-State license - 3000447
- Intravenous Therapy for Health Care Workers - certified
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- Microsoft certified
- PowerPoint certified
Timeline
Med-Surg LPN
Allen parish community hospital
03.2024 - Current
LPN Floor Nurse
The Gardens & Guardian House
09.2023 - 04.2024
LPN Student
Lamar Clinicals
08.2022 - 08.2023
LPN Student
Sowela Technical Community College
08.2020 - 08.2021
LVN Certification - LPN
Lamar State College Orange