Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 18 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lewiston Transitional Care Of Cascadia
08.2019 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverview Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 07.2019
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Terraces Of Boise
10.2017 - 02.2019
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
07.2006
High School Diploma -
Glenns Ferry High School
Glenns Ferry, ID
05.1991
Skills
ADLs Assistance
Chronic Disease Management
Assisting Physicians
EMR Systems
Patient Assessments
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Direct Patient Care
Wound Care
Tracking Symptoms
Task Delegation
Tuberculosis Testing
Charting and Recording
Counting Narcotics
Medication Administration
Breathing Treatments
Maintaining Nutrition
Immunization Administration
Documenting Intake
HIPAA Protocols
Care Planning
Educating Families
Documenting Incidents
Medication Dispensing
Caregiving Skills
Licensed Practical Nurse
Procedure Explanation
Patient and Caregiver Education
Hygiene Support
Collect Trash
Care Planning and Modifications
Medical Paperwork Processing
Sanitation and Sterilization
Sterile Procedures and Techniques
Supply Requisition and Inventory
Sample Collection
Seizure Precautions
Patient Medical Histories
Monitor IV Fluids
Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
Reading Comprehension
Adaptable and Flexible
Update Electronic Charts
Management Team Support
Infant Care and Feeding
Documenting Vital Signs
Inventory Assessments
Call Answering and Assistance
Pulse Oximetry Tracking
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Patient Positioning and Transporting
IV Insertion
Quality Assessments
Intramuscular Injections
Alcohol Rubs
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lewiston Transitional Care Of Cascadia
08.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverview Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Terraces Of Boise
10.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
College of Southern Idaho
High School Diploma -
Glenns Ferry High School
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