Dedicated LPN with 30yrs experience in Long Term Care/Clinic/Home Health nursing currently working as a Field Nurse at Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, adept at patient assessment and medication administration. Recognized for effectively identifying risk factors and delivering emotional support, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. Proven ability to communicate with families and healthcare professionals, enhancing care outcomes through strong problem resolution skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
30
30
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
Staunton, VA
10.2023 - Current
Maintained accurate patient charts by EMAR/ETAR... Documenting vitals, medical histories, medications, and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
Administered prescribed medications in accordance with physicians' orders and following established protocols, while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
University of Montana
Missoula, MT
06-1995
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication administration
EMAR documentation
Vital signs monitoring
Risk factor identification
Patient confidentiality
Time management
Problem resolution
Healthcare communication
Emotional support
Documentation
Equipment assembly
Family education
Administer medications
HIPAA compliance
Certified in CPR/AED
Ethical practice
Patient safety
Vitals collection
Affiliations
In my spare time I enjoy crafting... quilting, embroidery, paper crafts...
Certification
State of Montana NUR-LPN-LIC-26799 Exp. 12/31/2026