Linda G. Langkamp
Knoxville
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience in patient care, including vital signs collection, wound care, and emergency response. Skilled in clinical documentation, medication administration, and patient education, ready to bring expertise to a new role in Quality Private Duty Care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate and thorough care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Quality Private Duty Care
Kingston, TN
02.2023 - Current
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by observing responses to treatments and therapies provided.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Patient Care Technician
Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, and positioning.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction.
Internship Student
Dot Foods Inc.
Mount Sterling, IL
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Prepared spaces for meetings at request of employer and team leadership.
- Sat in on meetings, took detailed notes and brainstormed with team members on ways to solve problems.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Participated in research to support goals and objectives of employer and assigned team.
- Learned tenets of professional office behavior and thoughtful collaboration.
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail for office staff as directed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Candidate
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05.2026
Associate of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse
Tennessee of Applied College And Technology
Knoxville12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Quincy University
Quincy05.2018
Skills
- Post-surgical care
- Seizure management
- Pediatric care
- Ventilator support
- Gastrostomy care
- Patient education
- Vital sign monitoring
- Diabetes care
- Medical documentation
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- ADL support
- Care plan development
- Family education
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Mobility Assistance
- Surgical Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Emotional and Social Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Injury Prevention
- CPR Certification
- Catheter Care
- Care Monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Safety Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emergency Response
- Catheter care
- Medication reconciliation
- Geriatric care
- Tracheostomy care
- Pressure ulcer prevention
Certification
- Basic Life Support - BLS
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- LPN
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Quality Private Duty Care
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Parkwest Medical Center
03.2020 - 12.2022
Internship Student
Dot Foods Inc.
03.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Candidate
Walters State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse
Tennessee of Applied College And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Quincy University