Nicole Ward
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at LLV @ Inverness Lakes, excelling in patient assessment and infection control. Demonstrates exceptional team collaboration and effective communication, significantly enhancing patient care quality. Expert in geriatric care, consistently achieving positive outcomes through critical thinking and emergency response skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
LLV @ Inverness Lakes
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
LPN
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
LPN
Bowen Center For Mental Health
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs of each patient.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Education
LPN Certification - Nursing
TCTC
Warren, OH08-2013
High School Diploma -
Grimsley High School
North Carolina 05-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Wound management
- Patient education
- Charting accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Nursing documentation
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Safety protocols
- Geriatric care
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
LLV @ Inverness Lakes
02.2022 - 12.2024
LPN
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne
06.2020 - 08.2021
LPN
Bowen Center For Mental Health
08.2018 - 10.2020
LPN Certification - Nursing
TCTC
High School Diploma -
Grimsley High School
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