Lauren Allaband
Harrington,DE
Summary
Experienced and Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in delivering quality home care to patients of various age groups. Possess strong clinical skills enhanced by ability to build rapport with patients and families committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. Proven record of success coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Made significant contributions in previous roles enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Christiana Care Health System
Smyrna, DE
10.2019 - Current
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, catheter management, nephrostomy tubes, tracheostomy management and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peninsula Home Care
Seaford, Delaware
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Provided nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, managing catheters ,nephrostomy tubes, tracheostomy care and monitoring vital signs.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Assessed patient conditions during in-home visits, developing personalized care plans.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Developed relationships with clients that promoted trust and comfort through frequent visits.
- Offered guidance on medication management, ensuring adherence to therapy plans.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant findings or concerns to physicians immediately.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Camden Walk In and Primary Care
Camden, Delaware
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Education
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
DE05-2008
Skills
- Patient triaging
- Patient management
- Clinical documentation
- Patient relationship building
- Chronic disease management
- Catheter care
- HIPAA protocols
- Preventive care
- Medication reconciliation
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- Patient safety protocols
- Educating families
- Wound care
Accomplishments
Excellence in Nursing Award at Christiana Care year 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Christiana Care Health System
10.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peninsula Home Care
01.2017 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Camden Walk In and Primary Care
01.2014 - 03.2016
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
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