Lauryne Mason
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Offering a background that includes strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment. Brings foundational understanding of patient care principles and ability to quickly adapt to new medical procedures and environments. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical tasks in Licensed Practical Nurse role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Infection Preventionist and On-Call Nurse
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, recognizing early signs of complications for prompt intervention.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes through teamwork.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment protocols and preventive care.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff through adherence to protocols.
- Conducted routine assessments, identifying opportunities for process improvements in patient care procedures and documentation accuracy.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN, Infection Preventionist and Staff Development
Puyallup Nursing & Rehab
Puyallup, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing teams to develop effective patient care strategies and improve health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Conducted routine assessments, documenting vital signs and changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN
Linden Grove Health Care Center
Puyallup, WA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans based on individual needs.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Pierce College
Puyallup, WALicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Army Practical Nurse Course
San Antonio, TX12.2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Care planning
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CPR
Timeline
LPN, Infection Preventionist and On-Call Nurse
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
04.2024 - Current
LPN, Infection Preventionist and Staff Development
Puyallup Nursing & Rehab
05.2023 - Current
LPN
Linden Grove Health Care Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
No Degree - Nursing
Pierce College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Army Practical Nurse Course