Kristen Woolsey
Plumerville,AR
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Gentiva Hospice, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical assessments. Recognized for mentoring staff and implementing infection control measures, ensuring safety and compliance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Gentiva Hospice
05.2023 - Current
- Followed care plans to deliver medications and treatments for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic patient care and support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures, enhancing understanding of health needs.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient preferences and conditions.
Walmart Pharmacy
Walmart
02.2011 - 01.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patients' vital signs, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation And Care Center
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans based on observations and feedback.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
LPN Charge Nurse
Atkins Care Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Facilitated training sessions on new equipment usage, improving staff proficiency and confidence in technology adoption.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Baptist Health School
Little Rock, AR05.2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
Timeline
LPN
Gentiva Hospice
05.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Perry County Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 05.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation And Care Center
03.2020 - 02.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Atkins Care Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Walmart Pharmacy
Walmart
02.2011 - 01.2018
LPN - Nursing
Baptist Health School