LeeAnne Hector
Wethersfield,CT
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Colebrook Village, excelling in geriatric nursing and compassionate care. Demonstrated expertise in vital signs monitoring and patient-family communication, significantly improving patient outcomes. Mentored new nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity. Skilled in managing complex health conditions, ensuring high-quality care and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Colebrook Village
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
LPN Charge Nurse
Abbott Terrace
02.2013 - 08.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain
New Britain, CT06.2012
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Medical Documentation
Geriatric Nursing
Catheter Care
Tracheostomy Care
Compassionate Care
Diabetes management
End of life care
Rehabilitation Nursing
Palliative Care
Medication Dispensing
Patient Care
Family Communication
Timeline
LPN
Colebrook Village
09.2019 - 05.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Abbott Terrace
02.2013 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - New Britain
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