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Michael Nimene

Burnsville,MN

Summary

Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Three Links Care Center, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate palliative care. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, adept at mentoring staff and streamlining patient care processes. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient safety and HIPAA compliance.

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Three Links Care Center
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

License Practical Nurse

Northfield Hospital
  • 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.

License Practical Nurse

Redeemer Care Center
  • 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.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

Education

AA - Nursing

Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
06.1995

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Physical assessment
  • Wound care
  • Geriatric care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital signs
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication dispensing
  • Diabetes management
  • Immunization administration
  • Infection control
  • Family communication
  • Catheter care
  • Documenting intake
  • Breathing treatments
  • Patient evaluations
  • Emergency response
  • ADL assistance
  • Transcribing orders
  • Palliative care
  • Staff supervision
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Patient management
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Chronic disease management
  • Writing reports
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Trauma-informed care
  • End-of-life care
  • Pain management
  • Licensed practical nurse
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Counting narcotics
  • Documenting incidents
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Charting and recording
  • Cultural competence
  • State licensed practical nurse
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Critical thinking
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • CPR/AED

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Three Links Care Center

License Practical Nurse

Northfield Hospital

License Practical Nurse

Redeemer Care Center

AA - Nursing

Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Michael Nimene