Kim Scudder
LPN
Rahway,NJ
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Newark Beth Israel Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient safety. Proven ability to provide emotional support and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care. Skilled in IV therapy, EKG and patient documentation, consistently enhancing patient outcomes through attentive and compassionate care.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Newark
12.2010 - Current
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
LPN
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
Newark
08.1983 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Education
Practical Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional support
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Patient safety
- IV therapy
- Patient documentation
- Patient hygiene assistance
Accomplishments
- 2005 Emergency room Nurse of the Year.
Certification
- BLS CPR certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
401k matchTimeline
LPN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2010 - Current
LPN
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
08.1983 - Current
Practical Nursing
Union County College
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