Michalia Bristow
Tecumseh,OK
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing exceptional patient care. Demonstrates critical thinking and adaptability, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in medical documentation and empathetic patient support, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
08.2014 - 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Advanced CMA/Gastro/Respiratory &Phlebotomy -
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK2012
LPN -
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK07.2017
CNA/Home Health Aide -
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OK2010
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
Tecumseh, OK05.2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Respiratory Care
- Palliative Care
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Physical Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Documenting intake & output
- Chronic Disease Management
- Maintaining nutrition
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical Thinking
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Specimen Collection
- Responsible and Dependable
- Intravenous Medications
- Dietary Restrictions
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fast Learner
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Attentive to People
- Organizational Skills
- Supportive Personality
- Interal Feeding via Peg Tube/NG Tube
- Starting IV's and Maintaining them
- IV Push Meds, Antibiotics and Blood management
- ETT management
- Ventilator management
ACLS/BLS
ACLS/BLS Certified
Timeline
LPN
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
08.2014 - Current
Advanced CMA/Gastro/Respiratory &Phlebotomy -
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
LPN -
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
CNA/Home Health Aide -
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Tecumseh High School
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