Natasha Dawn
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills, by the ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members. Being a team player with staff and supportive to coworkers and patients. Able to be adaptable to unpredictable situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
Lincoln, Nebraska
01.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
CNA
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
Lincolndale, Nebraska
07.2017 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Education
Diploma -
Southeast Community College
Milford12-2022
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
Lincoln05-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Charting and documentation
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
I received Madonna Angel Wings for excellence in patient care.
Timeline
LPN
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
01.2022 - Current
CNA
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
07.2017 - 01.2023
Diploma -
Southeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
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