PATRICIA GROGAN

1:1 LPN for a diabetic student with insulin pump.

Monitor Blood Glucose on Ipad during school day.

Low glucose treatment as needed, pre treat for PE/Activity as ordered by M.D. and/or Parent.

Communication with parent daily.

Bolus for meals/snacks with Insulin. Pump/PDM.

Monitor Insulin Pump site for leaks.

Perform finger stick as needed.

Chart daily gluside readings, treatments and changes in patient status.

Communication with RN in School Health Office.

• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves
• Communicate with parents/guardians when needed
• Perform audio and vision exams
• Review and maintain medical charts including immunization records

• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
• Provided behavioral and emotional support

• Venipuncture, IV placement and medication administration, PICC line dressing changes, blood transfusion, monitoring vital signs, transcribing MD orders, communicating with patient, patient families and MD, scheduling and billing

• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
• Initiated and maintenance of IV catheters

• Obtaining vital signs, documenting patient symptoms, obtaining lab specimens, administering vaccines, transcribing MD orders, phone triage and assisting Physicians as needed

• Cardiac transition unit from 1/2004-12/2005, float nurse from 2002-2004
• Responsibilities included monitoring vital signs, interpreting cardiac rhythm on monitors, direct patient care and assessment, including vital signs, O2 Therapy, Wound Care, Venipuncture, medication administration, IV therapy and maintenance, G-Tube feeding, Vent/Trach Care, Oncology Care, Renal/pre and post Hemodialysis Care, Orthopedic Care, End of life care & Pain management
• Transcribing physician orders, reviewing and updating charts, delegating tasks to support staff, communicating with Charge Nurse and Physicians

• Left full time position in 2002 to work at Good Samaritan Hospital and returned per dime
• Responsibilities as described above on a Medical Geriatric floor and a Drug/Alcohol Detox unit