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Klara Powers

Dante,VA

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, excelling in medication administration and patient relationship building. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes and safety protocols, while fostering effective family communications. Seeking job advancement, I enjoy healthcare and treating my patients with good bedside manner, compassion, and empathy. I love learning new things about my patients and healthcare. I look forward to seeing what Pikeville Medical Center can offer me.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
07.2024 - 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.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
02.2022 - 07.2024
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Cashier

Food City
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.

Education

Nursing

Ridgeview Practical Nursing CTE Program
Clintwood, VA
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Ridgeview High School
Clintwood, VA
05-2023

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • Vital signs
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication dispensing
  • Diabetes management
  • Infection control
  • Family communication
  • Catheter care
  • Documenting intake
  • Breathing treatments
  • Health education
  • Patient relationship building
  • Preventive care
  • Caregiving skills
  • Pain management
  • Patient safety protocols

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
07.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
02.2022 - 07.2024

Cashier

Food City
06.2021 - 02.2022

Nursing

Ridgeview Practical Nursing CTE Program

High School Diploma -

Ridgeview High School

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