Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 25 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab
Lebanon, MO
06.2022 - Current
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Matrix to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Cared for over 50 skilled and long term patients each day with quality-driven support.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Saint Robert
04.2017 - 05.2022
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Epic to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab
Lebanon, MO
03.2018 - 09.2021
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jonesburg Nursing & Rehab
12.2016 - 04.2017
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Matrix to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab
07.2015 - 12.2016
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Medicine-Callaway Physicians
07.2014 - 06.2015
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Home
08.2013 - 07.2014
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Walnut Grove Living Center
02.2011 - 06.2013
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Gave vaccinations .
Worked in lab, obtaining specimens per physician's orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic And Corrections Center
08.2000 - 12.2010
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Worked as Infectious Disease Nurse for Institution for staff and inmates.
Gave vaccinations and treated inmates for STIs, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Scabies and other infectious diseases under the direction of a physician.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Pike-Lincoln Technical Center
Eolia, MO
07.2000
High School Diploma -
Wellsville-Middletown RI High School
Wellsville, MO
05.1989
Skills
Transcribing Orders
Medical Records Management
Patient Assessments
Tracking Symptoms
Patient Triaging
Task Delegation
Assisting Physicians
Direct Patient Care
Chronic Disease Management
Wound Care
Counting Narcotics
ADLs Assistance
Critical Thinking
Medication Dispensing
Immunization Administration
Educating Families
Medication Administration
Documenting Incidents
Tuberculosis Testing
HIPAA Protocols
Maintaining Nutrition
Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
EKG Administration
Care Planning
Charting and Recording
Hygiene Support
Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
Adaptable and Flexible
Patient and Caregiver Education
Postpartum Patient Care
Intravenous Medications
Sterile Procedures and Techniques
Psychiatric Evaluation
Tracheotomy Tubes
Care Planning and Modifications
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Recordkeeping and Maintenance
Intramuscular Injections
Specimen Results Interpretation
Medical History Documenting
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Instructing
Speaking
Monitoring
Typing
Knowledge of Vaccinations
Knowledge of Infectious Diseases
Certification
IV Certified
BLS Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab
06.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab
03.2018 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Saint Robert
04.2017 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jonesburg Nursing & Rehab
12.2016 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab
07.2015 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Medicine-Callaway Physicians
07.2014 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Home
08.2013 - 07.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Walnut Grove Living Center
02.2011 - 06.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic And Corrections Center