KARISSA STRAUSBAUGH
Jonesboro,IN
Summary
Committed professional with 8+ years of experience in clinical, home health and hospice environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Hospice Nurse
Paradigm Health
Kokomo, IN
08.2021 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and pertinent patient information
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN Hospice Nurse
Premier Hospice And Palliative Care
Kokomo, IN
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Collaborate with Physicians to provide expertise in pain management and comfort control measures for management of symptoms associated with disease progression to maintain quality of life.
- Alert Physicians of change in patients' condition
- Provide physical, emotional, spiritual encouragement and support to patient and their support system through on going education, personal care assistance, active listening, validation of feelings and hospice presence
- Collaborate weekly and as needed with interdisciplinary team comprised of physician, RN, social worker, chaplain, music therapist, personal care assistant, volunteers and family members
- Communicate all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Family LifeCare
Marion, IN
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Catheter insertion/change, wound vac's,wound care, assessment & reporting to RN, medication fills and Patient education.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- 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.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
UNIVERSITY NURSING CENTER
Upland, IN
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Aid residents with activities of daily living, assisting with bathing, dressing, dining, and toileting regimens
- Accurately and objectively charting meals, activities of daily living, tasks, and toileting.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN08.2015
Skills
- Excellent clinical, customer service and communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards
- Knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability & Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management & Critical Thinking
Certification
LPN NURSING LICENSE
Timeline
LPN Hospice Nurse
Paradigm Health
08.2021 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Family LifeCare
09.2018 - 12.2018
LPN Hospice Nurse
Premier Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2018 - 07.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
UNIVERSITY NURSING CENTER
08.2015 - 09.2017
LPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana