Lynda Tucker
Taylor
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in administering medications, patient assessment, and care plan development. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and emotional support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
License Practical Nurse LPN
Stonecrest psych Hospital
Detroit
07.2015 - Current
- Administered medications following treatment plans and physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients with mental health needs.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records daily.
- Educated patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Ensured a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Provided comfort measures such as bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation assistance, positioning, turning, repositioning patients in bed and chair, wheelchair, and changing linens; also emptied drainage bags.
- Assessed the nutritional needs of patients and developed dietary plans accordingly.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing changes, administering medications and treatments, and taking vital signs.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted routine physical assessments to evaluate patients' health status.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by initiating appropriate interventions as directed by physician orders.
- Reviewed all relevant documents prior to admitting new patients into the facility.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress, and concerns.
- Educated families about home healthcare needs and provided emotional support when necessary.
- Developed individualized care plans to meet the needs of each patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Finley Ohio06-2009
Skills
- Administering medications
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Stress management
- Physical assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Mental health support
- Diabetes management
- Home healthcare
- Hospice care
- Geriatric care
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Caregiving skills
- Inpatient care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Catheter care
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Wound care
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- Immunization administration
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- Physical assessment
- Patient intake
- HIPAA compliance
- Documenting incidents
- Caring for wounds
- Indirect patient care
- Breathing treatments
- Transcribing orders
- Licensed practical nurse
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Documenting intake
Timeline
License Practical Nurse LPN
Stonecrest psych Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College