Kelly Bennett

LPN

Springbrook

Oneonta, NY

11.1999 - Current

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
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.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Administered controlled narcotics.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.