Mary Moore-Woods
Tuskegee,AL
Summary
Dynamic LPN with proven expertise at Tuskegee Veteran Hospital, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration, achieving a significant reduction in hospital readmissions. Committed to quality assurance and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring optimal health management and satisfaction.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Tuskegee Veteran Hospital
Tuskegee, AL
07.1987 - 10.2020
- Assisted in patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for veterans.
- Assisted in training new staff on clinical procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
Associate of Science -
Southern Vocational College
Tuskegee, AL04.1985
High School Diploma -
Tuskegee Institute High School
Tuskegee, AL05.1978
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Health education
Patient evaluations
Emergency response
Patient relationship building
Care planning
Patient triaging
ADL assistance
Patient intake
Preventive care
Caregiving skills
Palliative care
Staff supervision
Pulse oximetry tracking
Behavioral assessment
Rehabilitation techniques
Inpatient care
Mental health support
Medical records management
Outpatient care
Writing reports
Maintaining nutrition
Indirect patient care
Verbal and written communication
End-of-life care
Pain management
Preoperative care
Patient safety protocols
Quality assurance
Anatomy
State licensed practical nurse
Tracking symptoms
Charting and recording
Documenting incidents
Psychotropic medications
Biomedical hazard disposal
Licensed practical nurse
Caring for wounds
Samples collection
Tuberculosis testing
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Educating families
HIPAA protocols
Counting narcotics
Certified in CPR/AED
Critical thinking
Patient charting
Attention to detail
Patient education
Responsible and dependable
Dementia knowledge and care
CPR/AED
Strong clinical judgment
Adaptable and flexible
Intravenous medications
Specimen collection
Nursing intervention evaluations
Timeline
LPN
Tuskegee Veteran Hospital
07.1987 - 10.2020
Associate of Science -
Southern Vocational College
High School Diploma -
Tuskegee Institute High School