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Robyn Back

LpN
Jeremiah,Kentucky

Summary

Adept at medication administration and offering compassionate care, I significantly enhanced patient outcomes at Knott County Nursing and Rehab. My expertise in geriatric nursing and dedication to infection control led to a 40% decrease in patient recovery times. Skilled in both clinical decision-making and empathetic patient interactions, I excel in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Work History

Knott County Nursing and Rehab

LPN

Job overview

  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
  • Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • 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.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • 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.

Education

Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY

LPN from Nursing
05.2004

University Overview

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Compassionate care
  • Diabetes management
  • End-of-life care
  • Nursing ethics
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Palliative care
  • Respiratory care
  • Health promotion
  • Disease prevention
  • Gastrointestinal care
  • Diagnostic testing
  • IV therapy
  • Clinical decision making
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Patient documention
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient care
  • Physical assessment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Immunization administration
  • Family communication
  • Clinical judgment
  • Breathing treatments
  • EMR / EHR
  • Documenting intake
  • Caregiving skills
  • Patient evaluations
  • Patient relationship building
  • Geriatric care
  • Preventive care
  • Emergency response
  • ADL assistance
  • Transcribing orders
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Chronic disease management
  • Mental health support
  • Patient intake
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Patient management
  • Health education
  • Indirect patient care
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Pain management
  • State licensed practical nurse
  • Charting and recording
  • Educating families
  • EKG administration
  • Samples collection
  • Documenting incidents
  • Staff direction and task delegation

Timeline

LPN
Knott County Nursing and Rehab
Hazard Community And Technical College
LPN from Nursing

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