Kydeidra Mills
King Of Prussia,PA
Summary
I am a service-oriented, dedicated and driven Licensed Practical Nurse with 6 1/2 years of experience in geriatric nursing along with 4+ years of experience in managing a memory care environment. I have excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. I'm a very detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. I'm always willing to learn from and engage with members of the nursing team striving for excellence in patient safety and care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Symphony Square
35 Old Lancaster Rd, Bala-Cynwyd, PA 19004
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Nurse Supervisor overlooking Personal and Memory Care
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitoring health status/ caring for residents on Hospice
LPN Weekend Supervisor
Daylesford Crossing
1450 E Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA 19312
05.2023 - Current
- Nurse Supervisor overlooking Personal and Memory Care
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN Nursing Supervisor PRN
Arbor Terrace Senior Living
Exton, PA
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Assess residents in the Memory Care Program to understand their individual needs in collaboration with family members
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and ability to manage and coordinate multiple and diverse tasks and services
- Coordinate resident activities of memory care, care planning, and quality improvement, and infection control
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications including narcotics and diabetic medication
- Performed finger sticks along with administration of Insulin
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Philadelphia, PA06.2017
Skills
- Update Electronic Charts
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Organizational/time-management
- Assessing Residents
- Distributing Medications
- Managing Patient electronic documents
- Order Transcription
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Tracheostomy Care
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- CPR Certified
- Licensed in Pennsylvania by State Board of Nursing PN305844
- Specialize in geriatric skilled nursing and assisted living
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Symphony Square
08.2023 - 02.2024
LPN Weekend Supervisor
Daylesford Crossing
05.2023 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor PRN
Arbor Terrace Senior Living
05.2021 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute