Mary Janson
WENTZVILLE,MO
Summary
At Maxim Homehealth Care, I excelled as an LPN Pediatric Home Ventilator Nurse, enhancing patient outcomes through expert wound care and compassionate support. Leveraging skills in clinical documentation and empathetic patient relations, I significantly contributed to a team achieving high patient satisfaction levels. My commitment to health education and palliative care underscores my holistic approach to nursing. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn Pediatric Home Ventilator Nurse
Maxim Homehealth Care
05.2013 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
Education
Bachelors Of Science Criminal Justice/ Human Servi - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University Online
Colorado Springs, CO04.2024
LPN - Nursing Education
St.Louis Board of Education Lpn Program
St Louis, MO05.1993
Skills
- Palliative Care
- Diabetes management
- Health Promotion
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Medical Documentation
- Cardiac Care
- Behavioral Health
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Disease Prevention
- Compassionate Care
- Hospice Care
- End of life care
- Post Operative Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Communication
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Health Education
- Patient Intake
- Mental Health Support
- Patient evaluations
- Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavioral assessment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Pediatric Care
- Writing reports
- Medication Administration
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Assessments
- Case Management
- Maintaining nutrition
- Geriatric Care
- Patient triaging
- Patient relationship building
- Inpatient Care
- Care Planning
- Home Health Care
- Transcribing orders
Additional Information
At the present time I am entering my final Academic path. I am enrolled in an Accelerated BSN program to gain more knowledge and skills. I love Med/Surg, Psych, geriatrics and Pediatrics most of all.
Timeline
Lpn Pediatric Home Ventilator Nurse
Maxim Homehealth Care
05.2013 - Current
Bachelors Of Science Criminal Justice/ Human Servi - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University Online
LPN - Nursing Education
St.Louis Board of Education Lpn Program
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