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Kathleen Ross

Mifflinburg,PA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Health
Selinsgrove, PA
02.2019 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

CSIU
Milton, PA
08.2015 - 05.2019

Caring for children with multiple disabilities.

Administering medications.

Administering care to students with seizures.




Licensed Practical Nurse

Heritage Springs Memory Care
Lewisburg, PA
10.2014 - 01.2019
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Family Practice Center P.C
South Williamsport, PA
09.2014 - 07.2015
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • 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.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvannia College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
08.2023

Diploma - Nursing

Central Susquehanna Lpn Center
Lewisburg, PA
08.2014

Skills

  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Wound Dressing
  • Needs Assessment
  • Active Listening
  • Rehabilitation Support

Accomplishments

Awesome woman exemplar award: Penn College 2021



Travel

Traveling with my husband.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Health
02.2019 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

CSIU
08.2015 - 05.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heritage Springs Memory Care
10.2014 - 01.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Family Practice Center P.C
09.2014 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvannia College of Technology

Diploma - Nursing

Central Susquehanna Lpn Center
Kathleen Ross