Katherine Jimenez

Licensed Practical Nurse

Saber Healthcare

Frackville, PA

04.2023 - Current

Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations set forth by the facility.
Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients; providing support during transfer process from one unit to another or from hospital to home setting.
Provided direct nursing care and treatments to assigned patients, including wound care, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs.
Assisted in the development and implementation of patient care plans based on physician orders and individualized needs of the patient.
Responded promptly to emergency situations using appropriate assessment skills while following established policies and procedures.
Initiated emergency interventions when necessary according to established protocols.
Monitored and documented changes in patient's condition, as well as responses to treatments and interventions.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques, such as medication administration or wound dressing change procedures.
Developed relationships with families and patients that promoted trustworthiness while ensuring respect for their privacy rights.
Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.