Rebecca Chapman
Athens
Summary
Well-qualified, dependable licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality. Background in clinical, hospital, correctional facility and home environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Enhabit Home Health
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunbridge Home Health
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Performed individualized care for client with muscular dystrophy.
- Skilled in tracheostomy care, ventilator care and care for client with dependence on all activities of daily living.
- Managed individualized patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Limestone Correctional Facility
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked in correctional setting housing 1,500+ inmates.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Provided direct nursing care to inmates, including administering medications, performing assessments, and provided health education
- Monitored and document patient health, including vital signs and medical histories
- Partnered with correctional officers to ensure safety, security, and the well-being of inmates.
- Managed acute and chronic health conditions.
- Ensured all nursing protocols were followed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Limestone County Sheriff's Office
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked in a correctional setting of 250 inmates.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Coordinated with community resources to ensure seamless transitions back into society for released individuals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address inmates'' mental health, substance abuse, and educational needs.
- Developed strong rapport with inmates, fostering trust and open communication.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the facility resulting in decreased falls among high-risk patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trusting relationships and addressing individual concerns promptly.
- Educated patients and families on medication management, reducing errors while promoting adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carlinville Rehab and Nursing Home
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Celtic Hospice Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kishwaukee Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked on Medical Surgical Nursing Unit.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided compassionate emotional support for patients and families before, during, and after surgery, resulting in increased satisfaction rates.
- Ensured proper equipment functionality through regular maintenance checks, leading to a decrease in technical complications.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changes in schedules or assigned duties as needed within the dynamic hospital environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Provena St. Joseph Hospital
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer treatments.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped clean and prepare patient rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Nursing Pre-Requisite Program
Springfield, ILDiploma - Practical Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL12-2017
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant Program
JCM Institute
Schaumburg, IL08-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Chronic disease management
- Home health care
- Patient safety protocols
- Caring for wounds
- EKG administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caregiving skills
- Preventive care
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Enhabit Home Health
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunbridge Home Health
09.2021 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Limestone Correctional Facility
04.2021 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Limestone County Sheriff's Office
03.2020 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carlinville Rehab and Nursing Home
01.2015 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Celtic Hospice Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kishwaukee Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Provena St. Joseph Hospital
02.2012 - 02.2013
No Degree - General Studies
Nursing Pre-Requisite Program
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant Program
JCM Institute
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