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Leslie Morrison-Veit

LPN
Roscoe,SD

Summary

Compassionate Travel LPN and LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience in various healthcare settings. Skilled in wound care, infection control, and patient assessments, with a strong focus on end-of-life care. Bringing strong clinical judgment and effective communication to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare teams. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

DTN Staffing

Travel LPN
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by effectively managing the demands of various healthcare settings during travel assignments.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with fellow nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare professionals.

Avanatra

LPN
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • 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.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.

Avantara

LPN Charge Nurse
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • 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.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.

Walworth County

CNA
02.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
  • Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.

Avantara

CNA
09.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Education

Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates, ND

Associate of Science from LPN
05.2023

University Overview

Cheyenne River Community College
Eagle Butte, SD

GED
09.1996

University Overview

GED

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Preventive Care
  • Geriatric Care
  • Diabetes management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient Assessments
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Hospice Care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Organizational Skills
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Decision-Making
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Specimen Collection
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Infection Control
  • Self Motivation

Timeline

Travel LPN
DTN Staffing
04.2024 - Current
LPN
Avanatra
12.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Avantara
12.2023 - Current
CNA
Walworth County
02.2023 - 06.2023
CNA
Avantara
09.2021 - 04.2023
Sitting Bull College
Associate of Science from LPN
Cheyenne River Community College
GED

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