Kimberlee Argast
Journey Care Hospice
Fox Lake,IL
10
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions and reporting significant changes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and medication usage, promoting health maintenance and adherence to treatment plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and patient care techniques, enhancing team competency and quality of care.
Medical Staff Associate
2 Years 8 Months- Directed patients to exam rooms, addressed inquiries, and prepared for physician examinations to ensure smooth workflow.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Registered patients and completed associated paperwork for accurate records.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Delivered prompt, courteous, and professional customer service in-person and via telephone to enhance patient experience.
- Registered patients and completed necessary paperwork to maintain accurate medical records.
Specimen Collector Supervisor
2 Years 6 Months- Identified team issues and provided ongoing support to members, ensuring adherence to operating standards.
- Supervised production personnel and developed production schedules, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Coordinate with equipment and process teams ensuring compliance with all protocols and maintain quality.
- Created vacation schedule for employees, facilitating continuous production.
- Prepare vacation schedule for all employees, maintaining continuous production.
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Months- Providing personal care to the patients such as bathing, bedding, dressing their wounds and maintaining hygienic conditions around the patients.
- Conducting regular checkups of the patients and noting their vital signs by examining their blood pressure, sugar levels, etc. for the help of the patients.
- Helping the patients in taking proper dosages of the medications that are prescribed by the doctors.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients.
- Assisting the patients in walking if the patient is unable to walk, assisting them in getting out of the bed, etc.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Years 10 Months- Conducting regular checkups of the patients and noting their vital signs by examining their blood pressure, sugar levels, etc., for the help of the patients.
- Conducting regular checkups of the patients and noting their vital signs by examining their blood pressure, sugar levels, etc. for the help of the patients.
- Helping the patients in taking proper dosage of the medications that are prescribed by the doctors.
- Assisted patients with medication administration according to prescriptions.
- Assisting the patients in walking if the patient is unable to walk, assist them in getting out of the bed, etc.
- Promoting good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintaining a chart of the recorded test results and handing them to the doctors for study.
- Participating in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment. Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant
Skills
Patient care
Medication administration
Care plan development
Geriatric care
Patient Documentation
Patient Relations
Operational Requirements
Administrative Duties
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Journey Care Hospice
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Medical Staff Associate
CSL Plasma
02.2022 - 10.2024Read More
Specimen Collector Supervisor
Center for COVID Control
08.2021 - 02.2024Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Solution
04.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
Sava Senior Care
06.2016 - 04.2021Read More
Herzing University
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Gateway Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant
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