Natalie Cutrell
Swanquarter,NC
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse seeking a full-time position, who is looking to expand my experience as an LPN. I have been an LPN for around 7.5 years as in the state of NC. I currently have work a majority of my nursing career as home health nurse serving 6 years all together. At the beginning of COVID I was let go from home health. During this time I had the opportunity to work as a night nurse in a long term facility for 10 months, then a COVID nurse learning the newest learning material, testing patients, and administering injections for 6 months. During my 6 years as a home health or hospice nurse I have serve multiple counties including Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell, Washington,Bertie, and Chowan. I currently serve as a home health nurse for Hyde, Tyrrell, Washington, and Chowan counties.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
01.2023 - Current
- Educated/reinforce patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Managed wound care effectively, preventing infection and promoting proper healing techniques.
- Administered medication as prescribed, monitoring for side effects and potential interactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers and team members in a timely manner
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing individual concerns.
- Conducted regular home safety assessments to minimize fall risks and ensure a secure environment for recovery.
- Performed routine physical assessments, identifying changes in health status.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in healthcare delivery systems.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
LPN
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed head to toe assessments, assessed vital signs, monitoring of patients
- Prepared medication planner reconciled and reordered medications
- Care coordination with therapy, clinical managers, social worker, skilled nursing, doctors, pharmacies, home care aides and families
- Engaged in marketing activities
- Participated in chart audits quarterly to for documentation and compliance with company policy
- Administered ordered medications
- Collected specimens for lab orders
- Provided patient care such as hygiene, feedings, and nail care
- Preformed electronic charting in a timely manner
- Ordered patient supplies
- Updated patient care plans
- Participated in staff meetings daily/weekly
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Delivered updates on patient status to clinical manager, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
LPN COVID Nurse
Vidant Health Belhaven
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaboration with doctors, management, office staff, and skilled nurses
- Provided care from infant to elderly population
- Collected specimens for testing
- Participated in staff meetings
- Reinforcement of infection control
- Observation of patients
- Administered IM injections
- Assessment of vital signs
- Participated in continuing education
- Complete electronic charting in timely manner
LPN
Cross Creek Health Care
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Charge nurse for Med aide and CNA on shift
- Collection of specimens for lab orders
- Coordinated care with administration, families, doctors, residents, skill nursing, therapies, and aides
- Effectively completed electronic charting in timely manner
- Charge nurse for weekly skin assessments +40 residence
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Delivered updates in resident status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Conducted thorough residents assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed resident care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medication via oral, IM, IV, rectum, g-tube, and subcutaneous including narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated residents to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each residents status, needs, and preferences.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
LPN
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed head to toe assessments, assessed vital signs, monitoring of patients
- Prepared medication planner reconciled and reordered medications
- Care coordination with therapy, clinical managers, social worker, skilled nursing, doctors, pharmacies, home care aides and families
- Engaged in marketing activities
- Participated in chart audits quarterly to for documentation and compliance with company policy
- Administered ordered medications
- Collected specimens for lab orders
- Provided wound care
- Provided patient care such as hygiene, feedings, and nail care
- Preformed electronic charting in a timely manner
- Ordered patient supplies
- Updated patient care plans
- Participated in staff meetings daily/weekly
LPN
Intelli Choice Health Care
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided personal hygiene
- Performed head to toe assessments
- Assessed vital signs
- Administered oral medications
- Provided trach care and suctioning
- Completed interdisciplinary care coordination
- Completed paper charting in a timely manner
- Provided feeding assistance
- Performed ventilator and oxygen concentrator weekly maintenance and maintained concentrator settings
- Operated hover lift
Education
College - Practical Nursing
Beaufort County Community College
Washington05.2017
Student -
Matamusket High School
Swanquarter, NC06.2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Customer Service
- Time management
- Medication reconciliation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Immunization administration
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic medical records
- Compassionate and caring
- Care coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Home health services
Certification
LPN NC License Number:86136
Timeline
Field Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
01.2023 - Current
LPN
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
10.2021 - 01.2023
LPN COVID Nurse
Vidant Health Belhaven
02.2021 - 10.2021
LPN
Cross Creek Health Care
04.2020 - 02.2021
LPN
Liberty Home Care and Hospice
01.2018 - 04.2020
LPN
Intelli Choice Health Care
10.2017 - 12.2017
LPN NC License Number:86136
College - Practical Nursing
Beaufort County Community College
Student -
Matamusket High School
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