Karri Cadwallader
Pender,NE
Summary
Analytical and strategic LPN-c with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Clinic Nurse/ Surgical Tech
Pender Community Hospital
08.2007 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Administered medications as prescribed and checked for contradictions or potential complications.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Diploma License Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE05.2001
Skills
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Handle Specimens
- Equipment Operation
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Confidentiality
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Electronic Charting
- Workplace Safety
- Medication Administration
- Sterilization Processes
Timeline
Outpatient Clinic Nurse/ Surgical Tech
Pender Community Hospital
08.2007 - Current
Diploma License Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Northeast Community College
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