Linnea Drakeford
Northville,Michigan
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 10 years of patient-care experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Practical Nurse offering 5 + years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Maxim Health Care Staffing
09.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries.
- Developed strategies to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.
- Performed routine medical check-ups and provided preventative care services to detect health issues early and take steps to prevent illness.
- Provided care to patients with mobility issues offering to transport to medical appointments and assisting with medical tests.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
Ascension Providence Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Licensed Practical Nurse such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any, necessary action
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Record food and fluid intake and output
- Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking
- Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bo les.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- 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.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LPN
West Bloomfield Health And Rehab Center
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Woodward Hills Nursing Center
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments
- Clean rooms and make beds
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants
- Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics
- Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms
- Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet
- Wash and dress bodies of deceased persons
- Assist in delivery, care, or feeding of infants
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory test son samples
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Record food and fluid intake and output
- Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking
- Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bo les
- Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments
- Clean rooms and make beds
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants
- Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics
- Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home se ings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks
- Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms
- Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet
- Wash and dress bodies of deceased persons
- Assist in delivery, care, or feeding of infants
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodward Hills Nursing Center
05.2012 - 11.2017
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI08.2023
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Davenport University
Warren, MI08.2017
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, MI06.2012
Skills
- Caring for woundsEmpathetic and compassionate
- Tracking symptomsStaff direction and task delegation
- PlanningPsychotropic medication knowledge
- Customer serviceDocumenting incidents
- Healthcare platformsRehabilitation techniques
- Patient triagingAssisting physicians
- Multi-tasking and prioritizationRegulatory requirements
- Samples collectionEducating families
- Counting narcotics
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- EMR Systems
- Charting and Recording
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Behavioral Assessment
- ADLs Assistance
- Breathing Treatments
- Medication Dispensing
- Direct Patient Care
- Administrative Support
- Writing Reports
- Management Team Support
- Tracheostomy Care
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Intravenous Medications
- Seizure Precautions
- Medication Administration
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Assisting Physicians
- Medical History Documenting
- Adaptable and Flexible
- HIPAA Protocols
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Documenting Incidents
- Task Delegation
- Sample Collection
- Rehabilitation Support
- Feedback Acceptance
- Update Electronic Charts
- Counting Narcotics
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Patient Triaging
- Care Planning
- Intramuscular Injections
- Chronic Disease Management
- Conditions Reporting
- Wound Care
- Procedure Explanation
- Medical Office Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Educating Families
- Biomedical Hazard Disposal
- Tuberculosis Testing
- IV Insertion
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Quality Assessments
- Maintaining Nutrition
Certification
Licensed LPN - 2017 Number 4703119283
CPR-BLS Training - 2023
Timeline
LPN
Maxim Health Care Staffing
09.2022 - Current
LPN
Ascension Providence Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
LPN
West Bloomfield Health And Rehab Center
11.2019 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Woodward Hills Nursing Center
11.2017 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodward Hills Nursing Center
05.2012 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Schoolcraft College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Davenport University
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
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