Laura Navoian
Charleston,SC
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Cooper River Post Acute, excelling in medication administration and providing exceptional direct patient care. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through effective collaboration and a compassionate approach to end-of-life care. Skilled in chronic disease management and HIPAA compliance, consistently enhancing patient satisfaction and care standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cooper River Post Acute
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- 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.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LPN
Bishop Gadsden
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
ECPI
North Charleston, SC06-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Chronic disease management
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Clinical documentation
- Patient evaluations
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse, ECPI
CNA, Trident Technical College
Certificate of Phlebotomy, P.A.T.C.H.
CPR/BLS Certification, AHA
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cooper River Post Acute
11.2023 - Current
LPN
Bishop Gadsden
07.2021 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse, ECPI
CNA, Trident Technical College
Certificate of Phlebotomy, P.A.T.C.H.
CPR/BLS Certification, AHA
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
ECPI
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