Peggy Vanlandingham
Magnolia Internal Medicine
Michie,TN
16
Years of experience
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse experienced in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective health education and streamlined care processes while managing diverse patient needs across various healthcare settings. Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement health education initiatives and improve patient satisfaction through strong clinical documentation and communication.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
5 Years 6 Months- Administered medications and treatments to maintain patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for accurate care planning.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency in clinical settings.
- Educated patients on medication management and lifestyle modifications to promote health outcomes.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
10 Years- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing clinic safety standards and minimizing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Education
Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Skills
Medication delivery
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Wound care
Clinical records
Infection control
HIPAA compliance
Health education
Geriatric care
Patient relationship building
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Internal Medicine
06.2018 - 12.2023Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwest Regional Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2018Read More
Itawamba Community College
Practical Nurse from Practical Nursing
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