Laurie Corbett
ESTILL SPGS,Tennessee
Summary
Dynamic LPN Team Lead at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, recognized for enhancing patient care through effective clinical leadership and meticulous medication administration. Advocated for patients' needs while fostering a collaborative team environment, significantly reducing medication errors and promoting health education to empower patients in their care journey.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
- Ensured efficiency in nursing services, delegating tasks according to individual skillsets and expertise.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing stringent protocols for medication administration and documentation.
- Supported the onboarding process for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into the team while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- 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.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
LPN Charge Nurse
NHC Tullahoma, TN
10.2021 - 03.2023
LPN, Private Duty
At Home Healthcare
03.2008 - 09.2021
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Acted as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system when needed, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.
- Improved patient care by developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Shelbyville Technology
Shelbyville TN05-2004
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical documentation
- Patient care coordination
- Care plan development
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
- Health promotion
- Geriatric care
- Surgical care
- Policy compliance
- Disease prevention
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Intravenous medications
- Decision-making
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient support
- Patient charting
- Patient observation
- Wound care
- Physical assessments
- Pain management
- Immunization administration
- Feeding assistance
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Task prioritization
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Conflict resolution
- Call answering and assistance
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Procedure explanation
- Patient advocacy
- Diabetes management
- Conditions reporting
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
06.2023 - 07.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
NHC Tullahoma, TN
10.2021 - 03.2023
LPN, Private Duty
At Home Healthcare
03.2008 - 09.2021
LPN - Practical Nursing
Shelbyville Technology
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