Lesley Pokorny
Wautoma,WI
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
Wautoma, WI
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Home Health/Case Manager
- Managing 18-25 patients
- Care plans
- Wound Care
- Managing medications
- Direct Physician contact
- Support and Symptom Management
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
LPN/RN
Aurora Medical Center
Wautoma, WI
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
LPN
Wild Rose Manor
Wild Rose, WI
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to elderly patients.
LPN
Waupaca County
Waupaca, WI
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to Inmates.
LPN
Aurora Medical Center
Ripon, WI
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
LPN
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Racine, WI
05.2010 - 09.2013
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
LPN
Hospice Alliance
Kenosha, WI
03.2007 - 05.2010
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to terminally ill patients.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
RN Case Manager
Promedica Hospice
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
RN
Nationwide Therapy Group/Crestview Nursing Home
New Lisbon, Wisconsin
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
RN
Bethany Nursing Home
Waupaca, Wisconsin
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Elkhorn, WI12.2004
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Unit administration
- Medical screening
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Family and patient support
- Home visits
- Emotional awareness
- Documenting vitals
- Patient relations
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
Timeline
RN
Bethany Nursing Home
11.2023 - Current
RN
Nationwide Therapy Group/Crestview Nursing Home
08.2023 - 11.2023
RN Case Manager
Promedica Hospice
10.2022 - 08.2023
RN
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 10.2022
LPN/RN
Aurora Medical Center
02.2018 - 10.2020
LPN
Wild Rose Manor
02.2016 - 02.2018
LPN
Waupaca County
08.2015 - 02.2016
LPN
Aurora Medical Center
09.2013 - 08.2015
LPN
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
05.2010 - 09.2013
LPN
Hospice Alliance
03.2007 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Technical College