Leah Paskowski
Chandler,USA
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with 12 years of experience with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2024 - Current
- Utilize effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Ensure timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Helping patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Act as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.
- Provide guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Maintain accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Provide patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Assess patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
LPN
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Mesa, AZ
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Hospice Family Care
Gilbert, AZ
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Provide skilled professional nursing care to hospice patients who have 6 or less months to live
- In compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with company's policies and procedures
- Provide timely documentation of patient services based on plan of care
- Identify other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients
- Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met
- Clearly and thoroughly explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Respond to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Sage Hospice
Scottsdale, AZ
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
LPN Hospice Nurse
FAMILY COMFORT HOSPICE
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Provide skilled professional nursing care to hospice patients who have 6 or less months to live
- In compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with company's policies and procedures
- Provide timely documentation of patient services based on plan of care
- Identify other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients
- Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met
- Clearly and thoroughly explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Respond to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Hospice Nurse
Solace Hospice
Glendale, AZ
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided skilled professional nursing care to patient and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with company's policies and procedures
- Provided timely documentation of patient services based on plan of care
- Identified other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients
- Worked closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met
- Clearly and thoroughly explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Licensed Practical Nurse
Serenity Hospice
Phoenix, AZ
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ01-2013
Skills
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Admissions support
- Symptom management
- Clinical assessment
- Physician communication
- Psychosocial assessment
- Care plan development
- EMR updating
- Family education
- Advanced care planning
- Emergency response
- Bereavement counseling
- Symptom control
Certification
- CPR Certification
- LPN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC
09.2024 - Current
LPN
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
01.2023 - 09.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Hospice Family Care
07.2022 - 01.2023
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Sage Hospice
12.2021 - 08.2022
LPN Hospice Nurse
FAMILY COMFORT HOSPICE
01.2020 - 11.2021
Hospice Nurse
Solace Hospice
09.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Serenity Hospice
10.2015 - 09.2019
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Community College
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