Shelby Habermehl
Maysville,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Experienced professional well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic. Skilled professional with solid background working in environments supervising LPNs and students to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Robertson County Health Care Facility
Mount Olivet, KY
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- 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.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- 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.
LPN
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
Maysville, KY
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- 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.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
LPN
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Covington, KY
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as addiction treatments or family disputes over treatment options.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- 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.
- Admission of new patients to clinic with extensive interviews regarding past drug and alcohol abuse etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - AAS And LPN
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Nursing And RN
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KYSkills
- Diagnostic testing
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Palliative care
- Medical equipment operation
- Cardiac care
- Behavioral health
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Post operative care
- Diabetes management
- Clinical decision making
- Compassionate care
- Nursing ethics
- Health promotion
- Pre-operative care
- Medical documentation
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab specimen collection
- End-of-life care
- Disease prevention
- Patient mobility assistance
- Hospice care
- Computer Technology
- Spanish
- Electronic Charting
- Providing Learning and Teaching materials health care related
Certification
- LPN
- Bachelors in Health Science
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
- Lisa Griffey: past co-worker :606-3750676
- Roger Owens: past co-worker/ mentor : 606-584-0028
- Pam Kerch: past co-worker / preceptor : 937-515-9077
Timeline
LPN
Robertson County Health Care Facility
04.2023 - Current
LPN
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2023
LPN
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
07.2019 - 10.2020
- LPN
- Bachelors in Health Science
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Northern Kentucky University
Associate of Applied Science - AAS And LPN
Maysville Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Nursing And RN
Galen College of Nursing
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