Linda Phelps
Stone Mountain,Georgia
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Lifecare Centers of Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
LPN
VA Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
04.2016 - 10.2024
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
LPN
Pro-Med
Atlanta, GA
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
LPN
VA Medical Center
Murfreesboro, TN
04.2008 - 05.2015
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Shelbyville, TN09-2001
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Nursing Ethics
- Post Operative Care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy Care
Affiliations
- Very active in my local church singing in the local and national church
- Secretary of Mothers Board local and National level
- Over the Church medical team
Timeline
LPN
Lifecare Centers of Gwinnett
05.2024 - Current
LPN
VA Medical Center
04.2016 - 10.2024
LPN
Pro-Med
06.2015 - 03.2016
LPN
VA Medical Center
04.2008 - 05.2015
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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