Kimberly Matthews
Supply,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Liberty Home Care and Hospice, excelling in chronic disease management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication. Skilled in wound care and nursing documentation, fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities for professional development purposes while staying apprised of industry best practices and emerging healthcare trends.
- Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
LPN Field Nurse
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
06.2004 - 03.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- 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 and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare team members, resulting in enhanced efficiency and collaboration.
Education
Diploma License Practical Nurse - Nursing
08.2002
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Chronic disease management
- Telephone triage
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- Patient charting
- In-home care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse - Liberty Home Care and Hospice
03.2023 - Current
LPN Field Nurse - Liberty Home Care and Hospice
06.2004 - 03.2023
Central Carolina Community College - Diploma License Practical Nurse, Nursing
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