Licensed Practical Nurse
WBNS
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in wound care and dressing changes, promoting patient comfort and recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment options.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices, enhancing team efficiency and performance.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care strategies based on observations and feedback.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, 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.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.