Kelly Wood
Sumner,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse. Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
MercyOne North Iowa
11.2015 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
LPN
CMH
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN
Gundersen Health System
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Assisting physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatment.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
CNA/LPN
Tripoli nursing home
03.1996 - 03.2011
- Patient care by taking vital signs, administering medication, injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Routine glucose checks
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Education
Nursing LPN - Nursing
NICC
Calmar, IA05-2010
Skills
- Disease Prevention
- Palliative Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate Care
- Cardiac Care
- Health Education
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Immunization Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Writing reports
- Geriatric Care
- Patient triaging
- Patient Charting
- Patient Education
- Specimen Collection
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Transitional care management
- Epic experience and super user
- Referrals
- Prior authorizations
Timeline
LPN
MercyOne North Iowa
11.2015 - Current
LPN
CMH
06.2014 - 10.2015
LPN
Gundersen Health System
04.2011 - 04.2014
CNA/LPN
Tripoli nursing home
03.1996 - 03.2011
Nursing LPN - Nursing
NICC