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Leticia Schnell

Piedmont,SD

Summary

Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Avantara North, skilled in medication administration and compassionate care. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective monitoring and documentation. Committed to infection control and patient education, fostering trust and positive relationships with patients and families. Adaptable in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care delivery. Training in wound care and completing course from Gentell University for wound care certification. Experience in admission nursing, documenting and transmitting physician orders. reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN - LTC/Skilled

Avantara North
08.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

LPN - Admissions/Skilled

Advanced Healthcare of Albuquerque
06.2022 - 07.2023


  • 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.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

LPN Skilled Nursing

Genesis Healthcare
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.

LPN LTC/Rehab

Campbell County Rehabilitation and Living Center
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

LPN Diploma - Nursing

Western Dakota Tech
Rapid City, SD
12.2019

Skills

  • Admissions
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • Compassionate care
  • Diabetes management
  • End-of-life care
  • Nursing ethics
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Post operative care
  • Restorative care
  • Hospice care
  • IV therapy
  • Patient documentation
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Clinical decision making
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient care
  • Physical assessment
  • Immunization administration
  • Family communication
  • Clinical judgment
  • ADL assistance
  • Transcribing orders
  • Chronic disease management
  • Mental health support
  • Staff supervision
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Patient management
  • Health education
  • Rehabilitation techniques

Timeline

LPN - LTC/Skilled

Avantara North
08.2023 - Current

LPN - Admissions/Skilled

Advanced Healthcare of Albuquerque
06.2022 - 07.2023

LPN Skilled Nursing

Genesis Healthcare
08.2020 - 06.2022

LPN LTC/Rehab

Campbell County Rehabilitation and Living Center
12.2019 - 06.2020

LPN Diploma - Nursing

Western Dakota Tech

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