Priscilla LaPointe
Sedro Woolley,WA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse seeking a position in a healthcare facility to provide high-quality patient care and support to medical staff. Utilizing my strong communication skills and attention to detail to ensure patient safety and comfort. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
PeaceHealth Medical Group
01.2021 - Current
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment and records patient history and vital signs as applicable; prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations; gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders; prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments; assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments; transport specimens to lab
Licensed Practical Nurse
Josephine Caring Community
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- During my time at Josephine's, I was also the weekend supervisor where I spent time helping manage staffing support on the weekends, supporting other nurses in the facility, and assisting where I was needed.
- I also spent time in this facility as a certified nursing assistant prior to becoming a practical nurse for them.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rosario Assisted Living
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervise med techs and caregivers; provide training if needed.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Nursing - Practical Nursing
Skagit Valley College
Oak Harbor, WA06-2017
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Intake
- EMR Software
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
PeaceHealth Medical Group
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rosario Assisted Living
10.2019 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Josephine Caring Community
09.2017 - 09.2022
Nursing - Practical Nursing
Skagit Valley College
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