Roberta Dinger
Summary
I am a diligent LPN offering a 15-year background providing attentive care in LTC settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike. I am also a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Broken Bow Health And Rehab
05.2019 - Current
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
CNA, CMA, LPN CHARGE NURSE
HILLS NURSING HOME
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- 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.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Kiamichi Technology Center - Idabel
Idabel, OK06.2018
GED -
SOUTHEAST SCHOOLS
Idabel, OK02.2009
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Policy Compliance
- Clinical Judgment
- End of Life Care
- Geriatric Care
- Pain Management
- Multitasking
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Nursing Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Time Management
- Delegation Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Responsible and Dependable
- Intravenous Medications
- Emergency Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Broken Bow Health And Rehab
05.2019 - Current
CNA, CMA, LPN CHARGE NURSE
HILLS NURSING HOME
01.2010 - 01.2018
No Degree - LPN
Kiamichi Technology Center - Idabel
GED -
SOUTHEAST SCHOOLS
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