Clinic LPN
Thayer County Health Services
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated continuity of care for patients transitioning between different healthcare settings or providers by thoroughly reviewing medical history documentation.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trusting relationships between patients and staff.
- Prevented medication errors by accurately transcribing physician orders into electronic medical records system for clear communication among healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient health outcomes by meticulously monitoring and documenting vital signs, medications, and treatment responses.
- Served as a patient advocate during medical consultations, ensuring patients received clear explanations of treatment options and side effects.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Ensured timely and accurate medication administration by diligently verifying prescriptions and calculating dosages according to physician orders.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations for prescribed medications and treatments, alleviating financial burdens on patients.
- Contributed to the development of clinic-wide quality improvement initiatives through regular participation in staff meetings and training sessions.
- Conducted initial assessments of new patients upon arrival at the clinic, identifying potential health issues and informing appropriate providers.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and minor surgeries, ensuring optimal patient comfort during each process.
- Expanded nursing knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities including workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, reducing risk of crosscontamination.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
