Renee Bailey
Lockport,NY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor
DePaul Adult Communities
04.2019 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN
Odd Fellow & Rebekah Rehabilitation
10.2009 - 05.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
CNA
Mount View Skilled Nursing Facility
11.1995 - 12.2007
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Odd Fellows & Rebekah Nursing Home
05.1991 - 02.1996
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
PCA
Briarwood Manor
02.1987 - 07.1991
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lockport High School
Lockport, NYLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Niagara Orleans BOCES
3181 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn NY 1413202.2009
Skills
- Writing Reports
- Breathing Treatments
- Regulatory Requirements
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Rehabilitation Support
- Medical Records Management
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Care Planning
- Transcribing Orders
- Assisting Physicians
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Documenting Vital Signs
- HIPAA Protocols
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Medical Histories
- Counting Narcotics
- Tracheostomy Care
- Charting and Recording
- Patient Assessments
- Caregiving Skills
- Patient Triaging
- EMR Systems
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Direct Patient Care
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Intramuscular Injections
- Update Electronic Charts
- Documenting Intake
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Wound Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Seizure Precautions
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Biomedical Hazard Disposal
- Task Delegation
- Medication Administration
- Quality Assessments
Certification
BLS/AED Certified
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
DePaul Adult Communities
04.2019 - Current
LPN
Odd Fellow & Rebekah Rehabilitation
10.2009 - 05.2019
CNA
Mount View Skilled Nursing Facility
11.1995 - 12.2007
CNA
Odd Fellows & Rebekah Nursing Home
05.1991 - 02.1996
PCA
Briarwood Manor
02.1987 - 07.1991
High School Diploma -
Lockport High School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Niagara Orleans BOCES