Mindy Gaston
McLoud,OK
Summary
Compassionate Hospice Nurse with over 14 years experience in providing end-of-life care and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families. Strengths include strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to provide comfort during difficult times. Have contributed significantly to improving patient quality of life through personalized care plans and symptom management in previous roles. Team work is very important in relation to hospice care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Case Manager
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
Oklahoma City , OK
09.2017 - Current
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Worked with a physician and pharmacist, if needed, in times of a patient being in a pain crisis and sat with patients until comfortable.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes
- Triaged incoming calls while out in the field seeing patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, doctors., to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Reviewed medical history of patients admitted into hospice program to determine eligibility for services.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about new developments related to hospice nursing practices.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
LPN Charge Nurse
Golden Rule Home
Shawnee , OK
10.2012 - 09.2017
- Wound care nurse for a 100-bed skilled and long-term care facility.
- Carried out different types of wound and ostomy care under and rounded with wound care and primary care physicians.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to policy and procedure.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Platt College - Moore
Oklahoma City, OK05-2006
High School Diploma -
Little Axe High School
Norman, OK05-1999
Nursing - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Clinical Documentation
- Triage
- Hospice Care
- Hospice relationship building
- Hospice resources
- Hospice Education
- Supervision and leadership
- PPE use
- CPR First Aid
- Teamwork
- Patient Care
- Family Education
- Ethics
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Case Manager
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
09.2017 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Golden Rule Home
10.2012 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Platt College - Moore
High School Diploma -
Little Axe High School
Nursing - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Similar Profiles
Julie AndersonJulie Anderson
Palliative Care Coordinator/ LPN at Crossroads Hospice and Palliative CarePalliative Care Coordinator/ LPN at Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
Kathleen ThompsonKathleen Thompson
RN at Crossroads Hospice and Palliative CareRN at Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
Jennifer ScorseJennifer Scorse
Registered Nurse Case Manager at Crossroads Hospice And Palliative CareRegistered Nurse Case Manager at Crossroads Hospice And Palliative Care