Linda Gradney
Allen Parish SHERIFF’s Office
Oberlin,LA
28
years of professional experience
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with over 20 years of experience in direct patient care. Skilled in educating patients and collaborating with healthcare teams to implement effective care strategies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
10 Years 4 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Provided wound care and performed routine clinical procedures efficiently.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
18 Years- Trained new staff on operational protocols and best practices in nursing care.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall workplace safety standards.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care strategies to improve outcomes effectively.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Allen Parish SHERIFF’s Office
05.2016 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Frances Nursing Home
04.1998 - 04.2016Read More
Jefferson Davis Vo Tech
No Degree from Nursing
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Oberlin High School
High School Diploma
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