Meghan Valdes
Fort Dodge,IA
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at One Vision and GrapeTree Medical Staffing, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining accurate medical documentation while providing empathetic support to patients and families during critical care situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
One Vision
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Participated in training new staff members on best practices and operational protocols.
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
06.2018 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for compliance and continuity of care.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- 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.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA12-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Psychiatric nursing
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- EMR / EHR
- Transcribing orders
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
LPN
One Vision
08.2023 - Current
LPN
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
06.2018 - Current
LPN - Nursing
Marshalltown Community College
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