Melanie Tenney
Franklin,PA
Summary
Dynamic LPN with proven expertise in medication administration and compassionate care, honed at BAYADA and Butler Health System. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and safety through meticulous infection control and empathetic patient interactions. Achieved significant improvements in clinical documentation accuracy, contributing to successful accreditation reviews. Skilled in both direct patient care and effective team leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
BAYADA
01.2020 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
LPN Clinic Coordinator
Butler Health System
06.2014 - 01.2021
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, privacy, dignity, cultural needs, preferences, comfort levels during their visit at the clinic.
- Enhanced overall patient satisfaction by effectively managing appointments, wait times, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Streamlined nursing staff scheduling for optimal coverage and minimized overtime expenses.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by identifying areas for improvement in existing processes and implementing appropriate changes.
- Contributed to successful accreditation reviews through meticulous record-keeping practices and ensuring adherence to standards of care.
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating clinic operations and streamlining communication between departments.
- Maintained a safe clinic environment by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular safety audits.
- Demonstrated professional growth through consistent participation in trainings, workshops, seminars related to LPN Clinic Coordinator role.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system for prescription accuracy.
- Played crucial role in reducing patient readmissions rate with effective discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Increased staff performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and continuing education opportunities.
- Promoted a positive work culture by fostering teamwork among nursing staff and providing ongoing support in daily tasks.
- Served as a reliable resource and mentor for new nursing staff, providing guidance on clinic practices and procedures.
- Helped front desk staff register and process patients.
- Set appointments for patients and reached out to reschedule appointments due to provider availability.
- Assisted with documenting clinic activities and updated medical records.
- Maintained adequate stock of medical supplies, equipment and forms in clinical areas.
- Prepared examination rooms at start of shift and executed quick turnovers between appointments.
- Coordinated patient movements through clinic from waiting areas to examination rooms and phlebotomy stations.
- Protected patients by following strict HIPAA protection requirements and internal data security procedures.
- Collected specimens, delivered to lab and brought results back to clinical team.
- 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.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- 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.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Venango Technology Center
Oil City, PA05.2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Nursing ethics
- Health promotion
- Home healthcare
- Triage management
- Clinical decision making
- Lab specimen collection
- Patient documention
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Physical assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Documenting intake
- Patient relationship building
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient intake
- Staff supervision
- Medical records management
- Medical office administration
- Verbal and written communication
- HIPAA protocols
- Medical records security
- Charting and recording
Timeline
LPN
BAYADA
01.2020 - Current
LPN Clinic Coordinator
Butler Health System
06.2014 - 01.2021
LPN - Nursing
Venango Technology Center
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