Mercedes Stevens
Hoopeston,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Health
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carle Hoopeston Regional Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Health
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Healthcare Technician
Carle Hoopeston Regional Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Promoted a positive healing environment by actively engaging and interacting with patients during their recovery process.
- Improved patient care by accurately recording and communicating vital signs to medical staff.
- Increased patient comfort by promptly responding to call bells and addressing individual needs or concerns.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily living activities.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL05.2024
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient prioritization
- Time management
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Health
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carle Hoopeston Regional Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2024
Healthcare Technician
Carle Hoopeston Regional Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Health
07.2020 - 10.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Danville Area Community College