Kimberly Charlene Dean
Enterprise,Alabama
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Ozark City Schools, adept at managing student health services and ensuring compliance with school policies. Skilled in medication administration and building rapport with students and families, I excel in chronic disease management and problem-solving, delivering exceptional care and support to diverse student populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN School Nurse
Ozark City Schools
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Oversaw health services for school of 600 students and faculty.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to students with acute and chronic medical conditions, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all students, ensuring compliance with state regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
Staff LPN
Madison Heights Kelley Place
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, opthalmic, nasal, transdermal and monitored responses.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications and providing resident care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN Office Nurse
MCE Cardiology
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Nephrology Nurse
Hattiesburg Clinic
03.2003 - 05.2022
- Communicated empathetically with patient concerning lifestyle factors affecting kidney health, such as diet or substance abuse and provided information on available support resources.
- Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients.
- Administered medications safely to manage symptoms and improve overall health of patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress toward established goals in electronic medical records systems.
- Upheld strict infection control measures to minimize risks associated with hemodialysis treatments for both staff members and patients alike.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL08-2002
Skills
- Hearing and vision screening
- Physical examination
- Nutrition counseling
- Parent communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Special needs care
- Chronic disease management
- School policy compliance
- Immunization record review
- Problem-solving
- Infection control measures
- Verbal and written communication
- HIPAA requirements
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Epipen administration
- Scoliosis screening
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Conflict resolution
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Health screening
- Rapport building
- Electronic records management
- Lice control procedures
- Injury treatment
- School health surveys
- EMS charting
- Communication
- Student care management
- Medication administration guidelines
- First aid and CPR
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
Timeline
LPN School Nurse
Ozark City Schools
04.2023 - 05.2025
Staff LPN
Madison Heights Kelley Place
01.2023 - 08.2024
LPN Office Nurse
MCE Cardiology
08.2022 - 01.2023
Nephrology Nurse
Hattiesburg Clinic
03.2003 - 05.2022
Practical Nursing Degree - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
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