Linda Wilmot
Bowie,MD
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a robust background in patient evaluations and compassionate care, honed at Cadence Senior Living. Expert in health education and medication dispensing, I excel in delivering quality assurance and educating families. My proactive approach and effective communication have significantly enhanced patient care standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel
Gambrills, Maryland
05.2022 - Current
- Performs physical assessments, including vital signs, and health history documentation.
- Creates a personalized plan of care based on residents' assessment on an ongoing basis
- Provides patient care following physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintains a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicates effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assists with the admissions and discharges of residents when necessary.
- Conducts regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Manages emergency situations promptly, according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Cadence Senior Living
Melford, Maryland
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)
Firestar Senior Living
Bowie, Maryland
10.2008 - 05.2021
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Nursing
Radians College
Washington, DCSome College (No Degree) - Diploma
Community Nursing Training
Winneba (Ghana)Skills
- Licensed practical nurse
- Patient evaluations
- Quality assurance
- Physical assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Educating families
- Caregiving skills
- Compassionate care
- Health education
- Staff supervision
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Medical records management
- Medication dispensing
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Cadence Senior Living
05.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)
Firestar Senior Living
10.2008 - 05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Nursing
Radians College
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma
Community Nursing Training
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