Kizzy Tinner
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Carroll Peak Nursing Home, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through effective wound care and vital signs monitoring. Adept at clinical documentation and fostering collaboration within healthcare teams to enhance care quality.
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carroll Peak Nursing Home
10.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayette Healthcare Nursing Home
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Compassionate Healthcare Nursing Services
07.2005 - 01.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Managed wound care for patients, resulting in faster healing times and reduced risk of infection.
- Educated patients and families on proper medication administration, reducing hospital readmissions due to medication errors.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Dundalk Community College
06-1997
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Patient evaluations
- Breathing treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - [State] Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carroll Peak Nursing Home
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fayette Healthcare Nursing Home
07.2022 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Compassionate Healthcare Nursing Services
07.2005 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Dundalk Community College
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