MARSHA WILLIAMS
ROCK HILL,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in providing compassionate and personalized patient care. Demonstrated success in managing various patient needs while maintaining high standard of care. Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
EVERGREEN HEALTH SERVICES
07.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted patient and the family with activities of daily living for the patient.
- Educated Family on managing chronic conditions, empowering them to care for the Patient when a Skilled nurse is not available
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
- Established therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations across various age ranges and medical conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any health concerns.
- Developed and maintained strong rapport with patients and families, earning their trust and confidence in the nursing care provided.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding patient care in challenging situations.
- Improved patient care by developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN, Private Duty
INFINIUM HEALTH SERVICES
01.2017 - 07.2024
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
- Managed wound care effectively, implementing appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding patient care in challenging situations.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Improved patient care by developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Completed all Activities of daily living (bathing, dressing eating ROM excercises)
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
MARGARET WASHINGTON VOCATIONAL
Washington, DC07-1979
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia care
- Catheter care
- Feeding assistance
- Gastrostomy care
- Oral hygiene
- Medication reconciliation
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuing education
- Seizure management
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator support
- Home health nursing
- Nebulizer treatments
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Medical documentation
- Meal preparation
- Personal care needs
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
EVERGREEN HEALTH SERVICES
07.2024 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
INFINIUM HEALTH SERVICES
01.2017 - 07.2024
No Degree - Practical Nursing
MARGARET WASHINGTON VOCATIONAL
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