Detail-oriented LPN with over 10 years of experience in patient assessment, emergency response, and infection control. Proven ability to educate patients and work collaboratively within healthcare teams to ensure optimal care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Riverside Health System - Shore Memorial Hospital
Onancock, Virginia
04.2012 - Current
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Performed basic wound care and assisted in minor surgical procedures.
Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
LPN Field Nurse
Therapeutic Interventions Home Health
Onley, VA
05.2016 - 06.2017
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
Provided wound care and assessed healing progress for patients at home.
Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa, VA
08-2013
High School Diploma -
Nandua High School
Onley, VA
06-2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Skills
Patient assessment
Vital sign monitoring
Medication administration
Wound care
Patient education
Emergency response
Infection control
Electronic health record documentation
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Problem solving
Effective communication
Pain management
EKG administration
HIPAA protocols
Samples collection
Certification
BLS Certified
Accomplishments
Multiple Champion of Caring awards. This is an award given by the Riverside Health System to people who are recognized by patients and coworkers for exemplary care, and for going above and beyond normal standards of care.