Laura Lee Jensen
Nephi,UT
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse proudly working at Bennion Veterans Home, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and meticulous documentation. Skilled in Rehabilitation, critical assessment, I excel in advocating for patients' needs, ensuring optimal outcomes in diverse clinical settings. I'm actively involved in patient and family care, ensuring their needs are met.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licenced Practical Nurse
Bennion Veterans Home
02.2015 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Family communication
- Patient evaluations
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Caregiving skills
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Quality assurance
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Charting and recording
- State licensed practical nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
Timeline
Licenced Practical Nurse
Bennion Veterans Home
02.2015 - Current
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