Kylie Tustin
Belmont County Commissioners
Saint Clairsville,OH
6
years of professional experience
Compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care, emergency response and expert charting. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years 5 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare provider to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- Complete patient assessments.
- Medicare wellness exams.
- Communicate directly with physicians regarding patient care.
- Updated patient information.
- Collected samples for testing.
- Educated patients and families on health management.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and improve service delivery.
- Schedule patient testing.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Completed patient insurance authorizations.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered vaccinations.
- Conducted referrals to specialty physicians.
- Communicated directly with pharmacies regarding patient medication changes and refills.
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Months- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and promoting patient independence.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Maintained communication with physicians.
- Implemented infection control procedures, reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections within the facility.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, IV antibiotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered complex wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Provided assistance to STNA staff.
- Understanding of PYXIS system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare provider to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Gathered lab specimens and ordered testing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
7 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and promoting independence in care routines.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care strategies tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans and wellness practices.
- Implemented infection control procedures, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, maintained IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Tracheostomy care.
- Ventilator experience.
- Answered incoming phone calls.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Wound care
Patient assessments
Medication dispensing
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Emergency response
ADL assistance
Behavioral assessment
Mental health support
Writing reports
Medication reconciliation
Verbal and written communication
Samples collection
Tuberculosis testing
EKG administration
Counting narcotics
Documenting incidents
HIPAA protocols
Medical records security
Patient support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Belmont County Commissioners
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity Professional Group
07.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Ohio Regional Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Belmont County Commissioners
08.2020 - 04.2022Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cumberland Pointe Care Center
01.2020 - 08.2020Read More
Belmont College
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
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