LPN
AIT Healthcare
Ft. Myers, FL
04.2011 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms