Home health nursing developed into a passion and love. As a Licensed Practical Nurse offering 19 years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about the ever-changing dynamics of home health and ability to work independent and with supportive clinical team. Valuable skills acquired over 40 years combined nursing experience. Able to provide compassionate nursing care and education to patients has been reason for career longevity. Grateful to all the souls met along with way. Strong and accurate documentation skills. Able to effectively communicate with interdisciplinary teams.
Provide nursing care and education in a home setting. Perform high quality compassionate care and empathy regarding patient's health concerns. Obtain vital signs, perform assessment. Adapt quickly to changing needs of patient. Offer immediate assistance when warranted. Communication with patient's care provider, family when necessary. Deliver exceptional wound care, prevent infection and promote wound healing. Medication instruction and administration. Disease management and instruction. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team. Communicate patients' status and goals with Register nurse. Document accurately and concise patient information. Manage time efficiently. Arrive as scheduled with patient to maintain patient satisfaction.
Escorted patient to exam rooms. Preformed brief visit inquiry. Vital signs obtained. Communication with physician. Assisted physician with surgeries, medical procedures. Assisted with post op sinus, tonsil, plastic surgeries. Wound care performed under guidance of physician. Draw up medications as needed. Schedule surgeries, CT/MRI scans. Arranged pathology visits with office procedures. Assist with referrals to specialist. Ordered medical supplies. Managed medical assistance schedules. Provided front office support assisted in scheduling patient appointments.
Assisting patient with activities of daily living. Provided high quality personal care. Transfers to wheelchairs. Assisted with safe ambulation when needed. Bathing, toileting, showering and dressing. Skin checks and position changes for pressure ulcer prevention. Assisted with feedings and fluid intake to assure safe and dignified. Conducted routine patient checks and answered call lights promptly to prevent falls. Changed linens and disposed of waste properly. Quickly reported to nursing staff if patient status changed. Utilized therapeutic communication, active empathic listening with patient and families. Supported team members when needed. Reported changes to patients conditions at shift change. Completed documentation per facility protocol.
Provided high quality hands on care to patients needing assistance with daily living needs. Respectfully, with dignity helped bath, groom, dress and feed patient. Maintain a clean rooms, changed linens. Removed soiled items, placed in proper disposal. Provided safety checks, assured call light with in reach. Promptly answered call light to assist with fall prevention. Skin assessments preformed and changes reported to nursing staff. Helped coworkers quickly when needed. Attentive with empathy and compassion listened to patient and families. Provided accurate documentation. Change of shift report performed to assure patients care and safety. Assisted nurses with wound care procedures. Collaborated with nursing and physical therapy to tailor patients care plans.