Katlynn Huffines
virden
Summary
Dedicated LPN excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation, I effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Carlinville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
02.2025 - Current
- 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, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN
Western Illinois Correctional Center
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- 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.
LPN
Sunrise Senior Living
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
LPN
Preffered Home Care
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Education
LPN - Nursing
CASPN
Springfield, IL06-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
LPN
Carlinville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
02.2025 - Current
LPN
Western Illinois Correctional Center
02.2024 - 02.2025
LPN
Sunrise Senior Living
04.2023 - 02.2024
LPN
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2022 - 04.2023
LPN
Preffered Home Care
07.2019 - 01.2024
LPN - Nursing
CASPN
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