Kristin Bascom
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Auburn,IA
Summary
Dynamic Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Michael J. Hoeger LLC, excelling in medication in providing private/ 1:1 care for Quadriplehiant patient in their own home.Aadministration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Committed to delivering quality care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Buchanan County Health Center/Lexington Estate
07.2013 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to enhance patient outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, delivered treatments, and assisted with various medical procedures.
- Supported admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges to streamline patient flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to drive continuous quality improvement in patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Michael J. Hoeger LLC
08.2004 - 07.2013
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Associates Degree of Nursing
08.1994
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Maintaining nutrition
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Anatomy
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- Educating families
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Tuberculosis testing
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - Buchanan County Health Center/Lexington Estate
07.2013 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Michael J. Hoeger LLC
08.2004 - 07.2013
Kirkwood Community College - , Associates Degree of Nursing
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