Lisa Scott
Hanceville
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at The Folsom Center Health and Rehab, excelling in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and team collaboration, while ensuring compliance with infection control standards. Committed to delivering compassionate care and improving quality of life for patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Folsom Center Health and Rehab
Cullman
08.2022 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Senior Care of America
Huntsville
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Provided patient care plans.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new hires or existing staff members on proper clinical procedures or techniques.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Folsom Center Health and Rehab
Cullman
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
LPN Hospice Nurse
Southern Care Hospice
Cullman
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- 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.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, ALSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Wound care
- Electronic medical records
- Quality improvement
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Staff supervision
- Charting and recording
- Direct patient care
- End-of-life care
- Patient care
- ADL assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Caring for wounds
- Care planning
- Medication dispensing
- Regulatory requirements
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Folsom Center Health and Rehab
08.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Senior Care of America
02.2022 - 08.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
The Folsom Center Health and Rehab
02.2019 - 02.2022
LPN Hospice Nurse
Southern Care Hospice
01.2013 - 09.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Wallace State Community College
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