Quentina A. Applewhite
Country Club Hills,United States
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, and clinical skills. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specializing in patient centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health)
Devoted Health Care Inc.
Park Ridge, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with registered nurses to provide comprehensive, high-quality care for home care patients, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Documented changes in patient conditions and communicated concerns with supervising healthcare provider to ensure timely interventions.
- Collected and recorded vital signs, enabling effective monitoring of patient conditions and facilitating proactive care adjustments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acacia Home Health Agency
Lombard, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and implement necessary interventions.
- Monitored patient's respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels to ensure effective response to medical treatments.
- Provided wound care according to the physician's orders.
- Applied targeted interventions to enhance patient wellness and support ongoing health maintenance.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL03.1998
Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare
PTC Career Institute
Chicago, IL08.1991
Skills
- Tracking symptoms
- Treating the person
- Educating families
- Conflict resolution
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Golden rule application
Hobbies
I enjoy bowling, reading and cooking.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health)
Devoted Health Care Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Acacia Home Health Agency
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Healthcare
PTC Career Institute