Naomi Diederick
Elyria,OH
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience excelling in multispecialty. Professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and clinical judgment. Fostering teamwork to optimize patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Centers of America
1212 S Abbe Rd.
08.2024 - Current
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, IV supplies for administration, drain tubes, feeding tubes and oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
LPN Charge Nurse
Oneill Healthcare
38600 Center Ridge Rd.
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee patient to staff coverage and flow.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Nurse, Dermatology Clinic
Dermatology Partners
36701 American Way #3, OH 44011
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care within the dermatology clinic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted in successful surgical procedures, including biopsies, excisions, and Mohs surgery, to treat skin cancers and other lesions.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently assisting with Mohs surgery procedures and post-operative care.
- Real time charting and scribing medications
- Performed routine follow-up calls to track patient progress post-treatment, contributing to improved recovery rates.
- Educated patients on preventative measures to promote long-lasting skin health and reduce future issues.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Education
Certified Medical Coder And Billing Specialist - Certified Medical Coder
Polaris Career Center
Middleburg Heights, OH06-2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Independence, OH05-2017
Skills
- Detailed nursing documentation
- Geriatric, skilled, memory, end-of-life care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care plan development
- Microsoft, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint proficient
- Medication multi-administration
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- IV Certified
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Epic & PointClickCare systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Life Care Centers of America
08.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Oneill Healthcare
01.2020 - 08.2024
Nurse, Dermatology Clinic
Dermatology Partners
08.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Medical Coder And Billing Specialist - Certified Medical Coder
Polaris Career Center
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing