Krista Kellogg
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Compassionate Home Health LPN experienced in providing comprehensive patient care within home settings. Skilled in managing health assessments, administering medication and treatment protocols while maintaining adherence to quality standards and nursing guidelines. Builds meaningful relationships with patients and families to ensure comfort and trust. Strong communication, empathy, and time management abilities ensure optimal patient comfort and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Maxim Healthcare
Colorado Springs, Colorado
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient condition by taking vital signs and performing physical examinations.
- Provided nursing care to patients in private homes according to established standards and practices.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Communicated critical updates to supervising medical staff
- Conducted physical evaluations to detect alterations in patient status
- Balanced multiple duties with priority given to critical requests from healthcare professionals
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Ensured safety of patients while providing quality nursing care services in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about health maintenance activities for their loved ones.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, tracheostomy care, oxygen administration, catheterization management, tube feedings.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used for patient recovery or stabilization.
- Ensured seamless care by conveying crucial client status details to healthcare team members
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures designed to prevent cross contamination.
- Dedicated time and effort to advance knowledge in nursing through educational initiatives
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Obtained medical assistance, equipment and community resources for optimal patient success with medical interventions.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with physical therapist to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Conducted regular assessments of critical health parameters following doctors' instructions.
- Observed changes in patient conditions that may require intervention or notification of a physician or supervisor.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.
PDN LPN
Amazing Care Home Health Services
Colorado Springs, Colorado
07.2016 - 09.2022
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, and reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses, and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting catheters, ostomy changes and care, tracheostomy changes and care, G tube care, and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen supplies.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted assessments of physical condition; observed changes in patients' health status; reported to physicians regarding patient's condition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the course of illness or disability.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patient safety or life threatening events.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
- Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO12-2024
LPN - LPN
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2001
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Continuing education
- Ventilator support
- Behavioral Management
- Oral Hygiene
- Gastrostomy Care
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter Care
- Seizure Management
- Pediatric Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Home Health Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Physical Assessment
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical Documentation
- Oxygen Administration
- Competent nursing care
- ADL support
- Compassionate Care
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Personal care needs
- Treatment coordination
- Passive Range of Motion
- Changing tracheostomies
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Clinical Documentation
- Ventilator Monitoring
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Nebulizer Treatments
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Emergency Response
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Family Communication
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and recording
- Vital signs
- Educating families
- Caregiving skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- CO Licensed Practical Nurse
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient relationship building
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Accomplishments
- 3.5 GPA in college
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Maxim Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
PDN LPN
Amazing Care Home Health Services
07.2016 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Pueblo Community College
LPN - LPN
Pikes Peak Community College
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