Natalie Ross
Sallisaw
Summary
Experienced LPN Field Nurse with background in providing high-quality patient care in home settings. Strengths include strong clinical skills, ability to work independently, and adaptability to changing environments. Demonstrated impact in previous roles by coordinating and implementing comprehensive care plans, ensuring patient comfort, and improving overall health outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Elara caring hospice
Sallisaw
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
LPN Field Nurse
Peters Agency Care Management
Sallisaw
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Provided counseling services regarding chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
Education
LPN - LPN
Indian Capital Technology Center
Sallisaw, OK 07.2014 - 06.2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Electronic medical records
- Wound management
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Patient education
- Healthcare collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Elara caring hospice
08.2023 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Peters Agency Care Management
07.2020 - 08.2023
LPN - LPN
Indian Capital Technology Center
07.2014 - 06.2015