Shirley Lemon
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Phoenix VA Medical Center, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through effective monitoring and clinical documentation. Committed to quality improvement and fostering strong family communication to enhance health management strategies.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lpn
Leader Rehabilitation Center
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in patient assessments and development of care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation practices.
- Provided wound care and assisted with mobility exercises for patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Lpn
Phoenix VA Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
12.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall care delivery outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Data entry send out pain measaure emails and upload on return.
- Do AZPDMP and enter in to the chart with provider as cosigner.
Lpn
Puget Sound Va Medical Center
Seattle, WA
10.1992 - 12.2014
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall care delivery outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Lpn - Nursing
Pennsauken Vocational And Technical School
Pennsauken, NJ12.1981
Skills
Medication administration
Data entry
Quality improvement
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Compassionate care
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Documentation accuracy
Immunization administration
Family communication
Palliative care
Patient management
Inpatient care
Mental health support
Medical records management
Outpatient care
Pain management
HIPAA protocols
Licensed practical nurse
Timeline
Lpn
Phoenix VA Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
Lpn
Puget Sound Va Medical Center
10.1992 - 12.2014
Lpn
Leader Rehabilitation Center
Lpn - Nursing
Pennsauken Vocational And Technical School