Paula Duncan
Fort Pierce,FL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in wound care and HIPAA compliance. Known for mentoring junior staff and implementing patient care protocols that enhance recovery processes and safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Vero Beach, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients in rehabilitation.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding recovery processes.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Savanna Rehab Nursing
Port Sanit Lucie
09.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and patient care techniques.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Education
Nursing
Fortis College
Port St. Lucie06-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Health education
- Patient education
- Patient charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Educating families
- HIPAA protocols
- Caring for wounds
- Biomedical hazard disposal
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Savanna Rehab Nursing
09.2005 - Current
Nursing
Fortis College