Kara Thompson
Erie,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 12 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartfelt Home Health
Erie, PA
05.2013 - Current
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Erie, PA
11.2012 - Current
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Assembled and used tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA03-2010
Skills
- Direct Nursing Care
- Collecting Vitals
- Caring For Wounds
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Physical Assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Specimen Collection
- Gastrostomy Care
Certification
- Practical Nursing License
Initial License Date 4/26/2012
PN291498
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartfelt Home Health
05.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
11.2012 - Current
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Mercyhurst University