Paula Vinton
Frazee,MN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
Detroit Lakes, MN
04.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Perham Living
Perham, MN
09.2013 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Frazee Care Center
Frazee, MN
09.2009 - 09.2013
- Tracheostomy and Mechanical Vent Care
- Dialysis
- Gastronomy Care
- Foley and Super Pubic Catheter care and Insertion
- Patient Education
- Therapeutic Communication
- Supervision of Six Assistive Personnel
Education
Registered Nurse
North West Technical College
Bemidji, MN05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Detroit Lakes, MN12-2008
Skills
- Patient Admission and Discharge
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Physical Assessment
- Mechanical Vent Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Dialysis
- Foley and Super Pubic Catheter care and Insertion
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Perham Living
09.2013 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Frazee Care Center
09.2009 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse
North West Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
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