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Natalie Wright

LPN
Barnwell,SC

Summary

Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Carlyle Senior Care
Barnwell, SC
10.2023 - Current
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

Dialysis Technician

US Renal Dialysis Center
Barnwell, SC
08.2013 - 10.2023
  • Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
  • Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
  • Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
  • Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
  • Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
  • Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
  • Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
  • Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
  • Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
  • Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
  • Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
  • Inspected venous and arterial pressures to maintain pressures within established limits.
  • Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
  • Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Bamberg, SC
03.2007 - 03.2014
  • Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
  • Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
  • Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
  • Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
  • Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
  • Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
  • Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
  • Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
  • Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
  • Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
  • Connected hemodialysis machine to patient's forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
  • Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
  • Inspected venous and arterial pressures to maintain pressures within established limits.
  • Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
  • Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
  • Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laura Bay Nursing care
Blackville, SC
03.2005 - 04.2008
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.

Certified Nursing Assistant

DR. Bryant OB/GYN office
Barnwell, SC
03.2002 - 06.2005
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

Phlebotomy Technician

Mullins Laboratory
Augusta, GA
04.2003 - 04.2005
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
  • Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
  • Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
  • Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
  • Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Denmark Technical College
Denmark, SC

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Education
  • Hemodialysis Treatment
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Aseptic Techniques

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical judgment

Disease prevention

Mental health care

End-of-life care

Geriatric care

Patient support

Emergency care

Personal hygiene support

Performance monitoring

Certified in CPR/AED

Dementia knowledge and care

Problem-solving aptitude

Reliability

Excellent communication

Feeding assistance

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Patient care

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Active listening

Strong clinical judgment

Mental health support

Observe patients

Family education

Wound care

Time management

Cleaning and sanitizing

Decision-making

Health screening

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Carlyle Senior Care
10.2023 - Current

Dialysis Technician

US Renal Dialysis Center
08.2013 - 10.2023

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
03.2007 - 03.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Laura Bay Nursing care
03.2005 - 04.2008

Phlebotomy Technician

Mullins Laboratory
04.2003 - 04.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant

DR. Bryant OB/GYN office
03.2002 - 06.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Denmark Technical College

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