Michelle Flanagan
Dillsburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at the Department of Corrections Camp Hill, excelling in medication administration and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and infection control. Committed to maintaining high standards of medical documentation and providing exceptional support in challenging environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Department of Corrections Camp Hill
06.2023 - Current
- Level 5 maximum security prison. Cover and assist with admissions to solitary confinement. Rotate to different assignments within the prison each day. RHU, YOP, SOU, POC, fill in for mental health nurse as needed, process and classification of new inmates. MAT program, medication distribution, insulin lines, attend emergencies, sick call, treatments, prepare inmates for release and any tend to infirmary admissions.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Poultry Farmer
Heart Strings Farm
05.2015 - 06.2023
- Owner, operator of a small scale poultry egg farm of ethically treated, free range hens, participate in CSA’s and sell at farmers markets and to restaurants. Load, make deliveries to markets and CSA participants.
- Improved poultry farm efficiency by implementing advanced farming techniques and technologies.
- Maintained proper chicken house temperature and ventilation.
- Monitored flock for signs of disease or physical distress and culled infirm individuals.
- Loaded poultry on trucks for transfer to processing plants.
- Fed and watered up to Number chickens, ducks and other poultry species daily.
- Supervised poultry farm employees, business accounts and hatchery.
- Streamlined daily operations by organizing work schedules, staff assignments, and equipment maintenance routines.
- Handled customer inquiries professionally regarding product availability, pricing information, or other related concerns.
- Coordinated sales transactions accurately while maintaining up-to-date records of inventory and customer information.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by closely monitoring farm activities and maintaining accurate records.
- Enhanced animal welfare standards through proper housing, nutrition, and healthcare management.
- Managed efficient transportation of live birds from brooder facilities to grow-out farms while ensuring minimal stress during transit.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to implement flock health plans that improved bird well-being and productivity.
- Developed biosecurity protocols to prevent the introduction or spread of diseases within the farm premises.
- Increased overall production with careful breeding selection and genetic improvement programs.
- Minimized environmental impact by implementing waste management practices such as composting and recycling systems.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by analyzing farm expenses and identifying areas for potential improvement.
LPN Home Care
BC Stables
05.2007 - 12.2012
- Live in care for a gentleman who was injured in a horse back riding accident. Resulting in him being a quadriplegic requiring 24 hour live in nursing care. Assisted him with all activities of daily living. Including care of the home and farm.
- 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.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lord Fairfax Community College
Warrenton, VA06.2012
Associate Degree In Biology - Biology
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD06.2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Nursing ethics
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Palliative care
- Respiratory care
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Psychiatric nursing
- Home healthcare
- Behavioral health
- Hospice care
- IV therapy
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lab specimen collection
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR / EHR
- Caregiving skills
- ADL assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
Timeline
LPN
Department of Corrections Camp Hill
06.2023 - Current
Poultry Farmer
Heart Strings Farm
05.2015 - 06.2023
LPN Home Care
BC Stables
05.2007 - 12.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lord Fairfax Community College
Associate Degree In Biology - Biology
Anne Arundel Community College
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