Natalie Pettitt

Clinic LPN

LIFE Lawrence County

New Castle, PA

07.2012 - Current

Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medication administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Charted changes in 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.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.