Kelley Loggins
Gainesville,ga
Summary
Passionate , caring Nurse with 34 years' experience in diverse healthcare settings, medical office and longterm care units. Competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
MSA
CSL Plasma
Gainesville, GA
04.2020 - Current
- Conducts confidential and effective interviews with donors ot obtain necessary information regarding suitability to donate plasma.
- works in conjunction with Center Medical Director responds to medically related questions from staff including donor suitability and provides information to staff on medically related issues.
- performs medical history reviews and heath assessments on donors .Assess results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability .
- Notifies and counsels donors regarding reactive test results. Refers donors to community facilities for follow up and counseling .
- Handles medical emergencies at the center .
- Reviews test results and determines continued donor suitability.
- Manages employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization program .
LPN Charge Nurse
Lanier village estates
Gainesville, GA
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound care Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and testing.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
LPN
Freindship heath and rehab
Cleveland, GA
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Jumped in to perform individual or team functions when short-staffed or advanced nursing situations required.
- Monitored patient interactions to medications, therapies and changes in plans of care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented responses to stay on top of changes in patient conditions.
- Identified patients' functional issues based on symptoms and behavior changes.
- Assessed patient symptoms and vitals to determine necessary treatments.
- Monitored patients’ condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately record and report.
- Notified appropriate individuals of changes in patient condition and utilized established chain of command to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
- Carried out physician orders in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
- Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Longstreet Clinic vascular surgery
Gainesville, GA
01.2013 - 06.2019
- Provided care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Assessed and monitored patients to document and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment readings.
- Monitored patients’ condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately record and report.
- Treated patients following physician’s orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
- Mobilized off-site clinics, including handling all paperwork, collecting payments and managing biohazards.
- Administered medications, IVs, and injections in accordance with treatment plan directions.
- Assessed patient symptoms and vitals to determine necessary treatments.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Protected patients, families and staff from infection by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment.
- Assessed patients by measuring and recording vital signs and collecting specimens for lab analysis.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bell Minor Home
Gainesville, GA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assessed patients by measuring and recording vital signs and collecting specimens for lab analysis.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Assessed patients to identify lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Responded to patient alarms and requests to assess needs and obtain necessary care for medical and personal concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered medication and IV therapies.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected information about special dietary requirements, assessed meals, documented intake and assisted with feeding to promote proper patient nutrition.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System Inc.
Gainesville, GA
06.1990 - 02.2011
- Notified appropriate individuals of changes in patient condition and utilized established chain of command to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Administered patient care to patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Protected patients, families and staff from infection by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Responded to patient alarms and requests to assess needs and obtain necessary care for medical and personal concerns.
- Delivered high-quality care by administering treatments using specialized equipment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Administered medication and IV therapies.
- Assessed patients to identify lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
- Collected information about special dietary requirements, assessed meals, documented intake and assisted with feeding to promote proper patient nutrition.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Assessed patients by measuring and recording vital signs and collecting specimens for lab analysis.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
Education
licened Practical Nursed -
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA1990
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Catheter and wound care
- Patient care planning
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Electronic charting
- Obtaining vital signs
- Blood sugar monitoring
- scheduling test and referrals
- CPR certification
References
TANGIE CARTER-706-315-4327
MARLA CAMPBELL-404-429-6921
Timeline
MSA
CSL Plasma
04.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Lanier village estates
06.2019 - 04.2020
LPN
Freindship heath and rehab
07.2015 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Longstreet Clinic vascular surgery
01.2013 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bell Minor Home
01.2011 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System Inc.
06.1990 - 02.2011
licened Practical Nursed -
Lanier Technical College
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