Kathy Hunt
Cottageville,WV
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Eagle Pointe Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center. Proven ability in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Adept at adapting care plans to meet diverse patient needs while fostering a supportive environment for families.
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eagle Pointe Skilled Nursing And Rehab Center
01.2025 - Current
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ravenswood Village
Ravenswood, WV
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mountain View Nursing Home
Ripley, WV
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Ridge Nursing Home
Sissonsville West Virginia
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Supported nursing staff in performing procedures, enhancing overall team efficiency.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, and transfers
Licensed Practical Nurse
CAMC Memorial Hospital
Charleston, WV
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control practices to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
Education
GED -
Garnet Career Center
Charleston, WVSkills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
Certification
- Basic Life Support - American Herat Association - 3/22/2024 - 3/2026
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eagle Pointe Skilled Nursing And Rehab Center
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ravenswood Village
05.2022 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mountain View Nursing Home
05.2018 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Ridge Nursing Home
04.2016 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
CAMC Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2016
GED -
Garnet Career Center