Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Enhabit, excelling in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous medical documentation. Committed to promoting infection control and delivering compassionate care, while mentoring peers to foster a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Enhabit
01.2025 - 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.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
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.
Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
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.
Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
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.
Clinic LVN
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System
10.2019 - 03.2021
Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team environment.
Conducted initial interviews with new patients to gather comprehensive medical histories, enabling physicians to make informed diagnostic decisions more quickly than before.
Improved overall team performance metrics in the clinic by consistently meeting or exceeding established benchmarks for vital signs, documentation accuracy, and medication administration timeliness.
Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting in the coordination of patient appointments and scheduling.
Promoted infection control practices within the clinic setting, leading to a decrease in communicable illnesses among staff and patients alike.
Improved patient care by providing efficient and accurate medication administration.
Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
Home Health LVN
Encompass Home Health
12.2007 - 10.2019
Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment use.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Home Health LVN
Rehab At Home Health Care Services
12.2006 - 12.2007
Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.