Lori Criswell
Liberty,KY
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Signature Healthcare, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Adept at fostering trust with patients and families while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous documentation, contributing to improved health outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Signature Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
LPN
Lifeline Home Health Care
08.2015 - 01.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
LPN
Signature Healthcare
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN
Amedisys Home Health
07.1998 - 06.2011
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN
Metzmeier Nursing Home
08.1994 - 06.1998
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
03.1994
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Home healthcare
Timeline
LPN - Signature Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
LPN - Lifeline Home Health Care
08.2015 - 01.2024
LPN - Signature Healthcare
05.2012 - 08.2015
LPN - Amedisys Home Health
07.1998 - 06.2011
LPN - Metzmeier Nursing Home
08.1994 - 06.1998
Danville School of Practical Nursing - Diploma, Practical Nursing
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