Kendra Dillard
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Footprints Homecare, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous clinical documentation. Adept at building strong relationships with families while ensuring compliance with HIPAA protocols and infection control standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Footprints Homecare
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and documented changes in health status.
- Educated families on pediatric health management and disease prevention techniques.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through effective listening skills combined with consistent followup.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
LPN
Bardmoor
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs for changes.
- Supported daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and well-being.
- Participated in infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Wound Care Nurse
St. Pete Nursing & Rehab.
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Assessed and documented patients' wound care needs and treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes in wound healing.
- Educated patients and families on proper wound care techniques and infection prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for complex cases.
LPN
Saint Petersburg Nursing and Rehab.
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs for changes.
- Supported daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and well-being.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for patient interactions.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Wound Care Nurse ( 4 Months )
Education
High School Diploma -
Dixie Hollins
St. Petersburg, FLLPN -
Pinellas Technical College
St. Petersburg, FLSkills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Breathing treatments
- Documenting intake
- Patient relationship building
- Staff supervision
- Pediatric care
- Home health care
- Documenting incidents
- Licensed practical nurse
- State licensed practical nurse
- Educating families
- HIPAA protocols
- CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN
Footprints Homecare
05.2021 - Current
LPN
Bardmoor
01.2019 - 01.2021
Wound Care Nurse
St. Pete Nursing & Rehab.
06.2018 - 12.2018
LPN
Saint Petersburg Nursing and Rehab.
03.2017 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Dixie Hollins
LPN -
Pinellas Technical College