Rachel Janssen
Balaton,United States (+1)
Summary
Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed in MN and SD and certified in CPR.
Great bedside manner. Surgery experience. Hospice experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Wabasso Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Wabasso, MN
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
LPN
Coteau Des Prairies Home Care
Sisseton, SD
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, performed catheterizations and wound care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in computer software to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
LPN
Prairie View Nursing Home
Tracy, MN
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton, SD05.2005
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05.2002
High School Diploma -
Sisseton High School
Sisseton, SD05.2001
Skills
- Patient Charting
- Vital Signs Recording
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Observation
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Medication Administration
- Wound Dressing
- Responsible and Dependable
- Care Planning and Modifications
- In-Home Care
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Samples Collection
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Caring for Wounds
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
CPR certified.
Timeline
LPN
Wabasso Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
12.2022 - 08.2023
LPN
Coteau Des Prairies Home Care
01.2019 - 04.2021
LPN
Prairie View Nursing Home
12.2017 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southeast Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Sisseton High School
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