Laura Lawhun
South Shore,KY
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
KDMC
Flatwoods , KY
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
Education
Certificate - LPN
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH12-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Wound Care
- EMR / EHR
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Intake
- EKG administration
- HIPAA protocols
Other
- CPR Certified
- Previous STNA of 15 Years
- Previous MA for 2 years
Timeline
LPN
KDMC
07.2018 - Current
Certificate - LPN
Collins Career Center