Licensed Practical Nurse
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post #900
Clearwater , FL
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
