Marita comeaux
Opelousas,LA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by the ability to maintain positive patient relations. I have significantly contributed to optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
ST. LANDRY HOME CARE
Opelousas, LA
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
LPN
COMPLETE HOME HEALTH
Lafayette, LA
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- 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.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LPN
ST. LANDRY EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL
Opelousas, LA
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- 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.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
LPN
J MICHAEL MORROW MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
Opelousas, LA
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
LPN
OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Opelousas, LA
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursinh
South Louisiana Community College-t.h. Harris Campus
Opelousas, Louisiana05-2015
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- IV Therapy
- Patient Teaching
- Medication Administration
- Time Management
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- EMR / EHR
- HIPAA protocols
- Transcribing orders
- Documenting intake
- Vital signs
- PT/INR
- Tracking symptoms
- Tuberculosis testing
- Caregiving skills
- Documentation accuracy
- Counting narcotics
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Clinical judgment
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Educating families
- Caring for wounds
- Charting and recording
Accomplishments
- Practical nursing licensure
- CPR Certification
- IV Therapy Certification
References
Upon Request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
ST. LANDRY HOME CARE
01.2022 - Current
LPN
COMPLETE HOME HEALTH
08.2018 - 01.2022
LPN
ST. LANDRY EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 08.2021
LPN
J MICHAEL MORROW MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
07.2016 - 09.2017
LPN
OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
06.2015 - 07.2016
Practical Nursing - Nursinh
South Louisiana Community College-t.h. Harris Campus
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