Kia Wilson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Adept Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Devereux, enhancing patient outcomes through expert wound care and compassionate care. Demonstrated success in reducing hospital readmissions and streamlining care coordination. Skilled in EMR/EHR and clinical judgment, ensuring high documentation accuracy and efficient patient management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Devereux
05.2024 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Home Health LPN
Apex Human Services
02.2022 - Current
- Consistently maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and progress notes for thorough documentation purposes.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health management, and self-care techniques for optimal wellbeing.
- Provided skilled tracheostomy care for ventilator-dependent patients within their homes for improved quality of life while reducing risk factors associated with institutional settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Home Health LPN
ACT Home Health Services
04.2009 - 02.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home health nursing field.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions and taking appropriate actions accordingly.
- Promoted effective communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure seamless coordination of care.
LPN Case Manager
Health Partners
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Streamlined care coordination processes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, ensuring proper care coordination for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in determining optimal treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' needs and conditions.
- Advocated on behalf of patients to ensure they received appropriate resources, support, and access to necessary services.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to secure authorization for necessary treatments or medications without compromising patient care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up support for high-risk patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency Response
- Preventive Care
- Patient Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Devereux
05.2024 - Current
Home Health LPN
Apex Human Services
02.2022 - Current
LPN Case Manager
Health Partners
01.2012 - 05.2015
Home Health LPN
ACT Home Health Services
04.2009 - 02.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Harcum College