Paula Spears
LPN
Muskogee,OK
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10+ year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eastgate Village Healthcare Center
11.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hometown Hospice
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse
Frenuisus Medical Dialysis Center
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Utilized automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Springs
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cornerstone Hospitals Group LTAC
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- 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.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Education
LPN - LPN
Indian Capital Technology Center - Muskogee
Muskogee, OK06.2012
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- HIPAA Protocols
- EMR Systems
- Educating Families
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eastgate Village Healthcare Center
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hometown Hospice
02.2019 - 11.2021
Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse
Frenuisus Medical Dialysis Center
11.2016 - 02.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Springs
01.2016 - 11.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cornerstone Hospitals Group LTAC
08.2012 - 01.2016
LPN - LPN
Indian Capital Technology Center - Muskogee
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