Kelly Dupuis
Kaplan,LA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Acadian Home Care, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in chronic disease management and infection control, consistently optimizing treatment plans to improve health outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Patient Care Manager Assistant
Acadian Home Care of Abbeville
Abbeville, LA
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health histories.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and health management strategies.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions, promptly reporting changes in condition.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and communication of patient information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Handled majority of Doctor orders
- Entered referrals
- Obtained durable medical equipment for patients
- Managed lab results
- Follow up with Doctor related clinical notes
- Performed skilled nurse visits in patient homes every fifth weekend
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN Charge Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
Vermilion Healthcare Center
Kaplan, LA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supported onboarding of new nursing staff through training on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- 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.
LPN Floor Nurse
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
Gueydan, LA
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to doctors in timely manner
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Documented patient health status accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Trained new staff on nursing protocols, safety standards, and best practices in patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN Field Nurse
Kaplan Home Care
Kaplan, LA
03.2013 - 08.2019
- Administered patient care in compliance with established healthcare protocols and best practices.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient management strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and disease prevention techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure safety in home healthcare environments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress.
LPN Floor Nurse
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
Gueydan, LA
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to doctor promptly
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Provided supervision of CNA
LPN Floor Nurse
Eastridge Nursing Home and Rehab
Abbeville, LA
07.2007 - 08.2012
LPN Floor Nurse
Vermilion Health Centre
Kaplan, LA
01.2003 - 07.2007
Education
LPN Degree - Nursing
Gulf Area Technical
Abbeville, LA12-2002
High School Diploma -
Kaplan High School
Kaplan, LA05-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Chronic disease management
- Home health care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- [LA] licensed practical nurse
- Samples collection
- Educating families
- Responsible and dependable
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Charting and recording
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Patient relationship building
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- Patient management
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
LPN Patient Care Manager Assistant
Acadian Home Care of Abbeville
08.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse/Infection Control Nurse
Vermilion Healthcare Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
LPN Floor Nurse
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
08.2019 - 08.2023
LPN Field Nurse
Kaplan Home Care
03.2013 - 08.2019
LPN Floor Nurse
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
08.2012 - 03.2013
LPN Floor Nurse
Eastridge Nursing Home and Rehab
07.2007 - 08.2012
LPN Floor Nurse
Vermilion Health Centre
01.2003 - 07.2007
LPN Degree - Nursing
Gulf Area Technical
High School Diploma -
Kaplan High School