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Mitzi Gaskill

Winnfield,LA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with 19 years of nursing experience with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. Patient-oriented nursing professional with hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in a variety of health care settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Louisiana Extended Care Hospital
Natchitoches, LA
05.2019 - Current
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Specialty Hospital of Ruston
Ruston, LA
02.2018 - Current
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Speciality Hospital of Winnfield
Winnfield, LA
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • 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.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corrections Corporation of America
Winnfield, LA
01.2006 - 03.2016
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
  • Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked with 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.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.

Education

Nursing

Huey P. Long Technical College, Rod Brady Ex
Jena, LA
05.2004

Skills

  • Physical Assessment
  • Wound Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Family Communication
  • Samples Collection
  • Health Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Evaluations
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Certification

  • American Redcross BLS certified

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Louisiana Extended Care Hospital
05.2019 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Specialty Hospital of Ruston
02.2018 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Speciality Hospital of Winnfield
03.2016 - 05.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corrections Corporation of America
01.2006 - 03.2016

Nursing

Huey P. Long Technical College, Rod Brady Ex

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