Lori Pryce
53 W 10th St Jamestown ,NY
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Heritage Ministries, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while delivering exceptional care. Adept at managing diverse patient needs, fostering independence, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Committed to ongoing professional development and quality patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Heritage Ministries
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing equipment and medical supplies for treatments.
- Observed and documented patient vital signs accurately to maintain health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain procedures and address concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Cna
Heritage Ministries
07.2001 - 06.2023
- Supported mobility assistance for residents, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout daily activities.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and safety protocols, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Engaged residents in recreational activities, promoting social interaction and emotional well-being within the community.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Administration
Hewes Boces
Ashville, NY06.2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Nursing ethics
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Restorative care
- Hospice care
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
LPN
Heritage Ministries
06.2023 - Current
Cna
Heritage Ministries
07.2001 - 06.2023
Diploma - Nursing Administration
Hewes Boces
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