Lesley Servin
Park City, IL,IL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
AK Care Staffing
Naperville, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered medication and controlled narcotics.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assured Healthcare Staffing
Gurnee, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Informed nursing personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival, room assignment and other information to prepare for patient arrival.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cottages Of Fox Lake
Fox Lake, IL
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Managed and administered prescription and over-the-counter medications.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Some College -
College Of Lake County
Grayslake, IL09.2020
LPN
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI03.2021
Warren Township High School
Gurnee, IL03.2016
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Wound Dressing
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Admission
- Sample Collection
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Seizure Precautions
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Medical History Documenting
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Charting and Reporting
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teambuilding
- Data Entry
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
- First Aid Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
AK Care Staffing
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assured Healthcare Staffing
09.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cottages Of Fox Lake
04.2021 - 11.2021
Some College -
College Of Lake County
LPN
Herzing University
Warren Township High School