Rosalyn Hightower
Ringgold,VA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive patient-facing experience focused on enhancing satisfaction, safety, and wellness. Expert in addressing diverse patient needs while managing multiple priorities. Committed to supporting team objectives through strong interpersonal skills and effective problem-solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Southside Behavioral Health
South Boston, Virginia
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications according to treatment plans and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Delivered compassionate direct patient care in mental health facilities, fostering supportive environments.
- Led group therapy sessions to enhance peer support and engagement among participants.
- Informed patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options, promoting understanding and adherence.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation as per regulations.
- Provided support and guidance to individuals experiencing mental health issues.
Personal Care Assistant
Encircle- Darlene Correll
Danville , VA
01.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Coordinated errands for patients, including shopping and obtaining necessary items, to enhance their quality of life.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Designed activities to promote movement, stretching, and strength building, supporting clients' physical health.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Used Credible BH software to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
- Cultivated rapport with clients to foster a safe and trusting environment for effective care.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
LPN
Sovah Health - Danville
Danville, Virginia
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Administered medications per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted nursing staff in developing patient assessments and care plans to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions to promote self-care and recovery.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided support during medical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Trained new staff on nursing practices and organizational policies, enhancing team knowledge and compliance.
Personal Care Assistant
PPL- Tammy Taylor
Danville, VA
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Executed errands for patients by shopping and gathering essential items, enhancing their comfort and independence.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Oversaw medication administration and coordinated doctor's appointments to support clients' health and wellbeing.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to ensure continuity of care and inform healthcare supervisor.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Danville Community College
Danville, VA12-2020
High School Diploma -
Dan River High School
Ringgold, VA06-2002
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Caregiving skills
- Patient Management
- Infection control procedures
- Emergency response
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Quality program standards
- State regulations knowledge
- Regulatory Requirements
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documenting intake
- Nutritional support
- Indirect Patient Care
- Computer proficiency
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Compassion
- Reading comprehension
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse License
- CPR, AED, BASIC FIRST AID Training - [6/15/21-6/15/23
Timeline
LPN
Southside Behavioral Health
05.2024 - Current
LPN
Sovah Health - Danville
09.2021 - 05.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Encircle- Darlene Correll
01.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
PPL- Tammy Taylor
12.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Danville Community College
High School Diploma -
Dan River High School