Mindy Harrison
15721 Monroe Road 136 Madison,Missouri
Summary
Diligent Missouri License Practical Nurse offering 24 years of multidisciplinary healthcare experience. Reliable and proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, and supporting diverse patient needs.
Skilled in pediatric private duty nursing, ventilator, tracheostomy, Gastro-Jejunal feeding and care, post operative wound care, Geriatrics, Adult and Pediatric mental health
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Boone Hospital Center
12.2023 - 09.2024
- 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.
LPN/PARA
Holliday C-2 School
08.2019 - Current
- Assisting patient/student in navigating communication device, eye gaze
- Administering medication and monitoring student's health
- Oral and G-Tube feeding, assessing for aspiration
- Seizure precaution
- Immediate assistance in emergency situations, CPR, Rescue medications, oxygen administration
- Assisting student with education outlined by teachers
- Assisting student during therapies
Pediatric LPN
Advantage Nursing Services
03.2014 - Current
- Providing aspiration precautions, proficient use of percussion vest, cough assist, and suctioning equipment
- Nutritional monitoring, assisting client with bathing, dressing, oral care and feeding
- Maintaining seizure precautions and emergency medical care
- Administering prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with physician orders.
- Contacting pharmacy and DME companies for monthly medication and supply reorders
- Informing RN supervisor of any changes in home or in patient status
- Fostering strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Assisting client in navigating eye gaze communication, as well as using pediatric walker and stander equipment
- Assessing patients' temperature, pulse and respiration rate and recorded in medical record.
- Change out GJ extensions and oxygen tubing regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Pediatric, Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health Care
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Nutritional monitoring, assisted client with bathing, dressing, oral care and feeding
- Seizure precautions, sterile catheterization and Ventilator/Tracheostomy care
- Provided aspiration precautions, proficiently used percussion vest and cough assist equipment
- Obtained physician orders and followed plan of care
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and respiration and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Changed out tracheostomies, ventilator tubing, oxygen tubing and GJ extensions regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Contacting pharmacy and DME companies for monthly medication and supply reorders
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Monroe Manor Nursing Home
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient pain levels, skin integrity and documenting findings in electronic medical records
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Post surgical recovery care, sterile dressing changes, ambulation and pain management
- Colostomy care
Private Duty Pediatric License Practical Nurse
Craig Home Care
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Nutritional monitoring, assisted client with bathing, dressing, oral care and evaluating skin integrity
- Obtained physician orders and followed plan of care
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in medical record
- Provided aspiration precautions, proficiently used percussion vest and cough assist equipment
- Contacting pharmacy and DME companies for monthly medication and supply reorders
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Changed out tracheostomies, GJ extensions, ventilator tubing and oxygen tubing regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Seizure precautions, sterile catheterization and Ventilator/Tracheostomy care
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoenix Home Care
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Performed scheduled and as needed wound care, wound packing and dressing changes
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Performed tracheostomy care
- Nutritional monitoring, assisted client with bathing, dressing, oral care and feeding
- Changed out tracheostomies, ventilator tubing, oxygen tubing and GJ extensions regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Contacting pharmacy and DME companies for monthly medication and supply reorders
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse
Correctional Medical Services
05.2009 - 12.2010
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to evaluate needs and administer care to critically-ill/ injured patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Stabilized inmates suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored and administered care and medications for Diabetic patients.
LPN Private Duty
Integrity Home Care
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, ventilator tubing and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Staff LPN
Cascade Health Services
09.2007 - 04.2008
- Filled open shifts as needed by multiple facilities as acting Charge Nurse in Geriatric Nursing Facilities, mental/behavioral health and Med/Surg floors.
- Cared for wounds, post operative care, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Private Duty LPN
Integrity Home Care
12.2005 - 01.2007
- Administered medications and injections to patient.
- Post bilateral leg amputation wound care
- Nebulizer treatments
- Assessing for problems with prosthetics after wounds fully healed.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Private Duty LPN
Advantage Nursing Services
11.2004 - 02.2006
- Administered medications, IV therapy and injections to patient
- Ventilator monitoring and Trach care
- G-tube feedings
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patient complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN
Premier Home Health
02.2004 - 11.2005
- Cared for wounds, provided nebulizer treatments and apnea monitoring
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Staff LPN
Intrepid Healthcare USA
05.2003 - 02.2004
- PRN nurse filling in gaps in multiple nursing facilities. Adult and Pediatric mental health and behavioral units, Long term care facilities, charge duties, Med/Surg units, ventilator hospital shifts and home health care shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications, IV therapy and injections to patients.
LPN
Regal Home Health
11.2002 - 05.2003
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN Medical-Surgical-OB-Nursery
Samaritan Hospital
03.2001 - 05.2003
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Labor, delivery and post-partum care, as well as newborn nursery care
- Educated parents on feeding techniques, infant care
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Charge LPN
North Village Park
09.1999 - 03.2001
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in medical records.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
Diploma - Swedish Massage Therapy
Missouri College
St Louis, MODiploma - LPN IV
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly MOH.S. Diploma -
South Shelby High School
Shelbina, MOSkills
- IV certified
- CPR certified
- Charge nurse/ leadership skills
- Experience in Emergency situations
- Vent/Trach care
- Experienced with Tube Feedings and care
- Experienced in wound care
- Hospice Care
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Health
- Home Care
- Collecting vitals
- Supply restocking
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
LPN
Boone Hospital Center
12.2023 - 09.2024
LPN/PARA
Holliday C-2 School
08.2019 - Current
Pediatric, Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health Care
05.2019 - 04.2020
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Monroe Manor Nursing Home
11.2017 - 11.2018
Pediatric LPN
Advantage Nursing Services
03.2014 - Current
Private Duty Pediatric License Practical Nurse
Craig Home Care
08.2013 - 03.2014
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoenix Home Care
10.2012 - 06.2013
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2011 - 09.2012
Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse
Correctional Medical Services
05.2009 - 12.2010
LPN Private Duty
Integrity Home Care
04.2008 - 04.2009
Staff LPN
Cascade Health Services
09.2007 - 04.2008
Private Duty LPN
Integrity Home Care
12.2005 - 01.2007
Private Duty LPN
Advantage Nursing Services
11.2004 - 02.2006
LPN
Premier Home Health
02.2004 - 11.2005
Staff LPN
Intrepid Healthcare USA
05.2003 - 02.2004
LPN
Regal Home Health
11.2002 - 05.2003
LPN Medical-Surgical-OB-Nursery
Samaritan Hospital
03.2001 - 05.2003
Charge LPN
North Village Park
09.1999 - 03.2001
Diploma - Swedish Massage Therapy
Missouri College
Diploma - LPN IV
Moberly Area Community College
H.S. Diploma -
South Shelby High School
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