Kristen Herring
Broken Bow,OK
Summary
Seasoned LPN with a robust background in geriatric nursing and disease prevention, honed at Memorial Heights Nursing Center. Excelled in developing patient-centric care plans and leading quality improvement initiatives, showcasing compassionate care and expertise in medical documentation. Demonstrated a commitment to enhancing patient wellness and healthcare outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN MDS/Care Plan Coordinator
Hill Nursing Home
Idabel, OK
11.2019 - Current
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
LPN Charge Nurse
Broken Bow Health And Rehab
Broken Bow, OK
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
LPN MDS/Care Plan Coordinator
Memorial Heights Nursing Center
Idabel, OK
05.2009 - 12.2018
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
Education
Practical Nursing Program
Kiamichi Technology Center
Idabel05-2010
Skills
- Gastrointestinal care
- Cardiac care
- Disease prevention
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Medical documentation
- Respiratory care
- Nursing ethics
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient documention
- Hospice care
- Medical equipment operation
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Patient mobility assistance
Timeline
LPN MDS/Care Plan Coordinator
Hill Nursing Home
11.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Broken Bow Health And Rehab
03.2018 - 06.2019
LPN MDS/Care Plan Coordinator
Memorial Heights Nursing Center
05.2009 - 12.2018
Practical Nursing Program
Kiamichi Technology Center
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