Mishelle Becker
Sparta,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in wound care, behavioral, geriatric, patient care, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Estates of Perryville
Perryville, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Completed all in house MDS nursing assessments.
- Monitoring of resident condition, including obtaining vital signs, observing changes in skin condition, altered mental status or behavioral changes. Reporting changes to physician with hospital transfers as needed.
- Assuring accurate documentation.
- Follow up on labs and medication changes.
- Wound care and skin assessments as ordered.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Independence Care Center
Perryville, MO
08.2010 - 01.2024
- Performed assessments to identify any potential risk factors associated with wounds or skin breakdowns.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient's plan of care for optimum outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with families about patient's condition, treatment plan, goals and prognosis.
- Ordered laboratory tests when necessary to evaluate the status of the wound healing process.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based on patient response and clinical assessment findings, with treatment changes every 2 weeks if no improvement in wound or delayed healing.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop comprehensive plans of care.
- Provided education to nursing staff members regarding best practices related to wound healing processes.
- Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, pressure ulcers, and trauma-related wounds.
- Conducted comprehensive wound assessments, including measuring dimensions and evaluating the stage of healing.
- Underwent annual state surveys with no deficiencies in wound or skin care during my tenure at the facility.
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Beck Area Vocational Center
Red Bud, IL06-2001
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
Sparta IL05-1995
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Medical Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Geriatric Care
- Staff Supervision
- Patient evaluations
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Wound Vac experience
- IV certified
- Time management and organizational skills
Previous Employment
I have worked in other facilities prior to my time at the above listed, however I am unsure of the specific dates of employment, as they are over 15 years ago. I will, however, list the places of employment below.
=Sparta Cardiology Clinic
=Sparta Community Hospital
=Red Bud Nursing Home
=Freeburg Care Center.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Estates of Perryville
01.2023 - Current
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Independence Care Center
08.2010 - 01.2024
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Beck Area Vocational Center
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School
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