Nurse
Roger Horton
Common Spirit, Virginia Mason Franciscan
Puyallup,WA
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Remote
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursWork from home option
21
years of professional experience
Licensed Practical Nurse with 20+ years of experience across wound care, intake coordination, and team leadership. Skilled in care planning, patient education, and verbal and written communication. Dedicated to improving workflow, documentation accuracy, and patient outcomes.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 10 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, maintaining safe, timely bedside care.
- Recorded vital signs, intake, and output, updating charts with accurate clinical documentation.
- Supported RNs and providers with assessments, treatments, and care plan follow-through.
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery instructions, and symptom reporting.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, and specimen collection following infection control standards.
- Coordinated daily patient flow, ensuring smooth handoffs and continuity of care.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance while documenting care in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- Assessed wound conditions and documented healing progress in patient charts.
- Administered prescribed wound care treatments following clinic protocols and provider orders.
- Collected vital signs and monitored patients for infection or complication indicators.
- Educated patients on dressing changes, hygiene, and home wound care instructions.
- Collaborated with providers to update care plans based on healing response.
- Prepared treatment rooms, supplies, and sterile materials for wound procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of dressings, medications, and patient responses.
- Supported clinic workflow by coordinating appointments and prioritizing care needs.
- Effectively managed caseloads, ensuring timely attention to all patients in need of wound care services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex wounds.
- Conducted thorough assessments of wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing specialized wound care and implementing treatment plans.
- Reduced infection rates by following proper procedures for cleaning and dressing wounds.
Nurse Intake Coordinator
1 Year 4 Months- Facilitated communication among various disciplines to maintain continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on symptom management, safety, and end-of-life care.
- Collaborated with case managers to align services with individualized care goals.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
LPN Team Lead
5 Years 11 Months- Supervised daily LPN workflows, ensuring consistent patient care and timely clinical task completion.
- Coordinated team schedules, balancing staffing needs with patient volume and provider priorities.
- Mentored LPN staff on clinic protocols, documentation standards, and patient communication practices.
- Monitored medication administration and treatment support for accuracy, safety, and compliance.
- Reconciled patient charts, ensuring complete documentation for assessments, orders, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with providers to resolve workflow issues and streamline patient intake processes.
- Resolved daily operational concerns, maintaining smooth patient flow across nursing and front-desk teams.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within the department without compromising the quality of nursing services provided.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals effectively, ensuring seamless coordination between departments during patient transfers or consultations.
- Increased staff knowledge by organizing relevant training sessions and providing mentorship to junior team members.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, ensuring the department consistently met or exceeded expectations.
Licensed Practical Nurse Med/Tx
5 Months- Monitored vital signs, pain levels, and patient responses to support ongoing clinical assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments in compliance with correctional health protocols and provider orders.
- Documented care activities accurately in electronic medical records and shift reports.
- Assisted with intake screenings, health histories, and nursing evaluations for incarcerated patients.
- Responded to medical complaints and urgent situations with appropriate triage and intervention.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Scrub Technician
7 Years 11 Months- Supported safe specimen collection, testing preparation, and treatment routines.
- Maintained compliance with nursing standards, facility protocols, and confidentiality requirements.
- Occasional on call assist in OR with Sterile/Clean procedures
Licensed Practical Nurse/MDS Nurse
1 Year- Administered medications and monitored residents for adverse reactions, documenting changes in condition promptly.
- Coordinated daily nursing care with interdisciplinary team to support resident treatment plans and recovery goals.
- Assessed vital signs, wounds, and symptoms, escalating concerns to registered nurse and physician.
- Reinforced infection control and safety protocols throughout resident care activities to reduce avoidable complications.
- Updated medical records accurately, ensuring timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and resident responses.
- Supported new nursing staff by demonstrating facility procedures, resident care standards, and documentation expectations.
- Communicated with families and care team members to address resident needs and promote continuity of care.
- Responded to acute changes in resident condition, delivering immediate interventions and arranging appropriate follow-up care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Month- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, maintaining safe, timely bedside care.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, and specimen collection following infection control standards.
- Recorded vital signs, intake, and output, updating charts with accurate clinical documentation.
- Supported RNs and providers with assessments, treatments, and care plan follow-through.
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery instructions, and symptom reporting.
- Coordinated daily patient flow, ensuring smooth handoffs and continuity of care.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance while documenting care in electronic health records.
- Responded to changing patient needs with efficient, calm, and independent clinical support.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years 11 Months- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose level.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
7 Years- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team’s dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Skills
Medication administration
Wound care
Vital signs monitoring
Patient assessments
Clinical documentation
Clinical judgment
Patient evaluations
HIPAA compliance
Patient evaluation
Documentation integrity
Immunization administration
Breathing treatments
Preventive care
Patient-family collaboration
Respiratory treatments
Patient triaging
Chronic disease management
Outpatient care
ADL assistance
Rehabilitation techniques
Activities of daily living
Healthcare software usage
Healthcare software proficiency
Documentation accuracy
Family communication
Health education
Verbal communication
Patient-centered care
Case management
Verbal and written communication
Physical assessment
Diabetes management
Infection control
Documenting intake
EMR / EHR
Patient relationship building
Care planning
Transcribing orders
Patient management
Behavioral assessment
Mental health support
Medical records management
Medication reconciliation
Preoperative care
Medical records security
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Common Spirit, Virginia Mason Franciscan
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Multicare Wound Clinic
07.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Nurse Intake Coordinator
Common Spirit Virginia Mason Franciscan Home Health and Hospice
03.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse Med/Tx
Department of Justice
09.2020 - 02.2021Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse/MDS Nurse
Life Care Centers Of South Hill
09.2019 - 09.2020Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Health Care Center
12.2017 - 01.2018Read More
LPN Team Lead
Summit View Clinic
04.2016 - 03.2022Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse/Scrub Technician
Nancy Becker Associates
11.2012 - 10.2020Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center/Department of Defense
05.2012 - 04.2016Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Linden Grove Skilled Nursing Facility
05.2005 - 05.2012Read More
Bates Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from LPN
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