Nancy Foudray
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winchester,IN
Summary
Cheerful Wellness Nurse determined to give each patient the highest level of care and service through attention to detail and effective healthcare assessments. A consistent leader known for improving quality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Nurse
Reid Health Services
Richmond, IN
10.2016 - Current
- Explained ways to holistically alleviate depression and anxiety, which included meditation and yoga.
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN
Help At Home
Muncie, IN
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with house managers to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN
Westminster Village Muncie
Muncie, IN
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Cared for over 30 patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winchester Community High School
Winchester, IN 09.1981 - 05.1985
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College in Richmond Indiana
Richmond, IN 08.1990 - 08.1991
Skills
Medication Administration
Patient information
Electronic health records
Health monitoring
Oxygen saturation standards
Patient and family advocacy
Collecting vitals
Home care
Well visit procedures
Sanitation
Tracheostomy Care
Preventative health
Chronic disease management
Insulin medication assistance
Timeline
Wellness Nurse
Reid Health Services
10.2016 - Current
LPN
Help At Home
09.2015 - 08.2016
LPN
Westminster Village Muncie
02.2015 - 07.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College in Richmond Indiana
08.1990 - 08.1991
High School Diploma -
Winchester Community High School
09.1981 - 05.1985