Payton Hillhouse
Franklinton,LA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 6+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Heritage Manor Of Franklinton
2000 Main Street
02.2022 - Current
- Previously Department head of wound care
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
LPN Field Nurse
Pulse Home Health Care
1913 Main Street
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Treatment Nurse
Resthaven Living Center
1301 Harrison Street
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - PN
Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan
Bogalusa, LA12.2017
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Assessments
- Task Delegation
- Assisting Physicians
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Documenting Incidents
- HIPAA Protocols
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
LPN
Heritage Manor Of Franklinton
02.2022 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Pulse Home Health Care
07.2021 - 03.2022
Treatment Nurse
Resthaven Living Center
09.2018 - 08.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - PN
Northshore Technical Community College - Sullivan