Kendra Swank
West Des Moines
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Angels Home Health Care, excelling in patient education and wound care. Proven ability to enhance care quality through meticulous documentation and effective infection control measures. Strong attention to detail and collaborative skills foster positive relationships with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
LPN Field Nurse
Angels Care Home Health
04.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
ADON
The Bridges at Ankeny
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
ADON
Regency Care Center
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Unit Manager
Fleur Heights Care Center
08.2010 - 05.2016
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased productivity by delegating tasks and supervising nursing staff.
Quality Assurance Nurse
Carlisle Care Center
03.2008 - 08.2010
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness, leading to more effective care coordination among healthcare providers.
- Evaluated nursing competencies through regular assessments, identifying areas for professional growth and development opportunities.
- Tracked infections and created logs for monthly QA meeting
- Implemented interventions for falls or incidents and update care plan
- Administered all employee TB tests and vaccinations.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA06-2001
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Diabetes management
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Attention to detail
- Infection control
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Iowa Board of Nursing.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
- Long-Term Care Certification for LPNs/LVNs – Various Continuing Education Providers.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
04.2022 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Angels Care Home Health
04.2019 - Current
ADON
The Bridges at Ankeny
06.2018 - 04.2019
ADON
Regency Care Center
05.2016 - 06.2018
Unit Manager
Fleur Heights Care Center
08.2010 - 05.2016
Quality Assurance Nurse
Carlisle Care Center
03.2008 - 08.2010
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Iowa Board of Nursing.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification – State Boards or Approved Providers.
- Long-Term Care Certification for LPNs/LVNs – Various Continuing Education Providers.
- CPR/AED Certification
LPN - Practical Nursing
Southwestern Community College
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