Margaret Harpster
Roundhead,OH
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at HCF Facilities, excelling in direct patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and comprehensive care plans. Strong clinical judgment and communication skills foster collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient management and adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
HCF Facilities
05.1995 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families about health management and preventive care practices.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and policies.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records for quality assurance.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH05.1995
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Family communication
- Medication dispensing
Timeline
LPN
HCF Facilities
05.1995 - 12.2025
LPN - Nursing
Apollo Career Center