Miranda Virden
Union Star,MO
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in office clinic settings, skilled in patient assessment and medication administration. Manages patient records efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment. Focuses on fostering compassionate care to improve patient satisfaction and uphold safety standards
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Internal Medicine & Pediatric Office Nurse
Mosaic Life Care
Saint Joseph, Missouri
03.2021 - Current
- Streamlined management of patient records using electronic health systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs regularly.
- Provided education to patients on health management and preventive care practices to promote better health outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized clinical environment for patient safety.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
Assisted Living Director
Carriage Square Health
St. Joseph, MO
06.2017 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documented variances and responded to concerning signs to ensure patient safety.
- Administered medications according to care plan.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 16 patients per day.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate personalized care and enhance overall well-being.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Coordinated schedules for doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities, and family visits to optimize patient engagement.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc.
St. Joseph, MO
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for up to 30 patients daily, addressing both direct and indirect care needs.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through support with daily living needs, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- 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.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Coordinated wound care, administered respiratory treatments, and assisted with non-invasive procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cambridge Place Senior Care
Marysville, KS
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to up to 30 patients daily, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Ensured high-quality care by accurately administering medications, managing catheter insertion and care, performing wound dressing changes, and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through support with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stoneybrook Retirement Community
Manhattan, KS
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to 60 patients daily, ensuring adherence to quality standards and individualized patient needs.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Executed wound care management, administered respiratory treatments, and assisted with non-invasive procedures to support patient recovery.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Patient Care Assistant
Heartland Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph, MO
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Recorded vital signs and collected biological samples to support accurate diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Enhanced patient comfort by promptly responding to calls and addressing diverse needs.
- Supported patient hygiene by assisting with shaving, bathing, and oral care to encourage healthy habits.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Addressed patient alarms promptly to ensure immediate attention to concerns.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Northland Career Center
Platte City, MO05-2011
High School Diploma -
North Platte R-1
Dearborn, MO04-2008
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MOSkills
- Pediatric care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient safety
- Healthcare delivery
- Electronic health records
- Record management
- Schedule management
- Facility oversight
- Healthcare documentation
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EPIC EMR software
Certification
- CPR Certified - Current
- IV Certified - Current
Education and Training
other,other,other
Experience
["Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses"],["Medical and Health Services Managers"]
Timeline
LPN Internal Medicine & Pediatric Office Nurse
Mosaic Life Care
03.2021 - Current
Assisted Living Director
Carriage Square Health
06.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc.
02.2014 - 06.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cambridge Place Senior Care
09.2013 - 02.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stoneybrook Retirement Community
12.2011 - 08.2013
Patient Care Assistant
Heartland Regional Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2011
Practical Nursing -
Northland Career Center
High School Diploma -
North Platte R-1
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Missouri Western State University