Michelle Phelps
Siren,WI
Summary
Committed LPN with substantial expertise gained at Northwest Passage and Lakeview Senior Living excelling in vital sign monitoring, medication managment and wound care. Proven ability to assess patient conditions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care. Strong inventory management skills complemented by compassionate patient support, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Lakeview Senior Living
Siren, WI
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
Mental Health Nurse
Northwest Passage
Webster, WI
09.2010 - 02.2024
- Prescribed medications according to physician orders and monitored their effectiveness over time.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
- Participated in case conferences with other professionals to discuss treatment options.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Administered oral and intramuscular medications, and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Education
Practical Nursing
Pine Technical & Community College
Pine City, MN05-2009
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Inventory management
- Psychiatric nursing
- Geriatric care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Lakeview Senior Living
02.2022 - Current
Mental Health Nurse
Northwest Passage
09.2010 - 02.2024
Practical Nursing
Pine Technical & Community College
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