Kimberly Popchock
Auburn Hills
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at LONRC, skilled in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven track record of reducing hospital readmission rates through effective care plans and compassionate support. Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail enhance patient outcomes while fostering resilience in challenging situations. Committed to promoting health and wellbeing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
LONRC
585 E. Flint St Lake Orion, MI 48362
05.2015 - Current
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
LONRC
585 E Flint St Lake Orion, MI 48362
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LPNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Optimized resource utilization through effective staffing management based on census fluctuations and skill mix requirements.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts including interviewing prospective LPN candidates and providing feedback on selection decisions.
- Streamlined workflow for improved efficiency by effectively delegating tasks to LPN staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
LPN, Private Duty
Allied Home Health
Waterford, MI
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Managed wound care effectively, implementing appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
LPN
Riverview Institute of Oakland University
Detroit, MI04-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Oakland University
Rochester, MI04-2003
Skills
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory care
- Health promotion
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Quality improvement
- Medication administration
- Vitals collection
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Disease prevention strategies
- Compassionate care
- Documentation
- Physician collaboration
- Individualized treatment plans
- Care plan development
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient charts
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Responsible and dependable
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- In-home care
- Attention to detail
- Specimen collection
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Intravenous medications
- Recordkeeping and maintenance
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
LONRC
10.2022 - 04.2023
LPN Field Nurse
LONRC
05.2015 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Allied Home Health
07.2011 - 05.2016
LPN
Riverview Institute of Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Oakland University