Maddilynn Wenger
Elkhart
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Elkhart General Hospital.Strong communicator dedicated to fostering relationships and ensuring patient comfort while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
600 E Blvd
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Assisted in daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Documented vital signs and patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and medication management protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinical equipment and workspaces.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Inserted IV's and also assisted with blood draws for labs ordered.
- Performed EKG when ordered by the hospitalist.
Secretary Assistant
Elkhart General Hospital
600 E Blvd
01.2024 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Helped put together discharge instructions for patients
- Made appointments for patients discharging
- Answered the phone for the front desk navigating phone calls to the appropriate person/nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elkhart General Hospital
600 E Blvd
06.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with medical procedures and equipment preparation for examinations.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Did blood draws as ordered for patients.
- Trained new staff on protocols, safety practices, and patient care techniques.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN08-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Inserting IV's
- Blood draws
- Compassionate care
Certification
Basic life support (BLS)- American Heart Association
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Secretary Assistant
Elkhart General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana