Peggy Cole
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. I've been a nurse, with 25 years of experience. I was a CNA for 12 years. I've enjoyed nursing, and will continue working for as long as I can.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Called to Care
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
LPN Charge Nurse
Horizon health care center
Glendale, AZ
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shaw University
05-1987
Skills
- Nursing Ethics
- Diabetes management
- Palliative Care
- Disease Prevention
- Compassionate Care
- Medical Documentation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiac Care
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Breathing Treatments
- Mental Health Support
- Documenting incidents
- [State] Licensed Practical Nurse
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Geriatric Care
Timeline
LPN
Called to Care
03.2021 - 03.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Horizon health care center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shaw University
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