Melynda Lawson
LPN
Mountain,AR
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Twin Lakes Living And Therapy
05.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LPN
Baxter Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Delta Technical Institute
Jonesboro, AR07.1997
Skills
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Counting Narcotics
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- EKG Administration
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Breathing Treatments
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- IV Insertion
- Wound Care
Timeline
LPN
Twin Lakes Living And Therapy
05.2023 - Current
LPN
Baxter Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Delta Technical Institute
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