Russ Hoermann
Barre,VT
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in Geriatric patient care. Dedicated and well-qualified LPN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 30+ year record in field. Conscientious LPN Nurse offering 30 years of experience providing comprehensive care in Geriatric, Pysch, Med Surg, Home Health settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Barre Gardens
Barre, VT
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
LPN Charge Nurse
Berlin Health and Rehab Center
Berlin, VT
Jan1999 - 12.2020
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
LPN
STATE of VT
Waterbury, VT
01.1995 - 06.1997
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
LPN
Valero
White River JCT, VT
jul1993 - jul1994
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Education
Associate of Science - RN Nursing
VTC
Williston, ND06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Law
Woodbury Central High School
Montpelier, ID06-2008
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
CCV
Montpelier, ID01-1998
Associate of Science -
Fanny Allen Mem School of Nursing
Colchester, VT06-1994
Skills
- Post Operative Care
- Health Promotion
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Palliative Care
- Medical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Disease Prevention
- Hospice Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Behavioral Health
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Home healthcare
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Neurological care
- Respiratory Care
- Restorative Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Samples collection
- Emergency Response
- Documenting incidents
- Medical Records Management
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Behavioral assessment
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Care Planning
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Patient evaluations
- Preventive Care
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Counting narcotics
- Caring for wounds
- Educating families
- Inpatient Care
- Regulatory Requirements
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Indirect Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breathing Treatments
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Activity Scheduling
- Patient Observation
- Data Analysis
- Gastrointestinal Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Patient Intake
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Mental Health Support
- Home Health Care
- Writing reports
- Geriatric Care
- Medication Dispensing
- Tracking symptoms
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- ADL Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient triaging
- Patient Education
Affiliations
walking, work with homeless Veterans, donations of all kinds to homeless people.
Accomplishments
Clinical Nursing Award 2010 VTC
Military Veteran, retired, SSG US Army Several awards.
Certification
- STATE OF VT LPN license 1995- Present
Languages
English
Professional
Russ Hoermann
- Married almost 33 years to the greatest woman I ever could have dream of.
- Grandpa of 3 beautiful grandsons
- Church when off duty, Catholic faith
- US Army Iraq War Veteran, Vietnam Era, Cold War, Desert Storm, Veteran.
- VFW lifetime member.
Timeline
LPN
Barre Gardens
01.2022 - Current
LPN
STATE of VT
01.1995 - 06.1997
LPN Charge Nurse
Berlin Health and Rehab Center
Jan1999 - 12.2020
LPN
Valero
jul1993 - jul1994
Associate of Science - RN Nursing
VTC
Bachelor of Science - Law
Woodbury Central High School
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
CCV
Associate of Science -
Fanny Allen Mem School of Nursing
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