MARCY WILBANKS
Corecivic Inc.
BOLIVAR,TN
7
years of professional experience
Experienced LPN skilled in clinical documentation, emergency response, and direct patient care. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient care and improved satisfaction scores through effective treatment planning.
Work History
LPN
1 Year 9 Months- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs, enhancing overall care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, promoting informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care, improving communication and efficiency.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate healthcare environment.
- Participated in training new staff, sharing best practices to enhance team competency and performance.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
LPN
6 Years 7 Months- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs, enhancing overall care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, promoting informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care, improving communication and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - NURSING
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Patient evaluations
Health education
Emergency response
Patient relationship building
Care planning
Patient triaging
Healthcare software proficiency
Patient intake
Preventive care
Caregiving skills
Transcribing orders
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient management
Behavioral assessment
Chronic disease management
Mental health support
Medical records management
Outpatient care
Writing reports
Medical office administration
Maintaining nutrition
Regulatory requirements
Trauma-informed care
Verbal and written communication
Medication reconciliation
Pain management
Patient safety protocols
Quality assurance
Anatomy
Licensed practical nurse
Counting narcotics
Tuberculosis testing
Empathetic and compassionate
Caring for wounds
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Biomedical hazard disposal
Charting and recording
HIPAA protocols
Certified in CPR/AED
Critical thinking
Patient charting
Attention to detail
Patient education
Responsible and dependable
Dementia knowledge and care
CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN
MED TRUST
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
LPN
Corecivic Inc.
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
BOLIVAR CENTRAL
High School Diploma
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TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE from NURSING
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