Shannon Cottrell
Holiday,Florida
Summary
Productive and efficient LPN skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability for thriving in fast-paced healthcare settings and achieving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
The Gables of Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor, Florida
03.2015 - Current
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- 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.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- 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.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Holiday, FL06-2006
Skills
- Hospice Care
- Post Operative Care
- Health Promotion
- Diabetes management
- Palliative Care
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Medical Documentation
- Behavioral Health
- Nursing Ethics
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Health Education
- Patient Intake
- Emergency Response
- Preventive Care
- Mental Health Support
- Educating families
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Counting narcotics
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient Assessments
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Medical Records Management
- ADL Assistance
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs
- Patient Care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Tracking symptoms
- Documenting incidents
- Staff Supervision
- Medication Administration
Timeline
LPN
The Gables of Palm Harbor
03.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College