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Stacy Criqui

Stacy Criqui

License Practical Nurse
Melvern,KS

Summary

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position in all environments. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Work History

LPN Office Nurse

University Of Kansas Medical Center
Topeka, Kansas
07.2019 - Current
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EPIC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

LPN Charge Nurse

Smoking Hill Rehab Center
SAlina, KS
01.2009 - 05.2021
  • Conducted 12 patient assessments per 12 hours to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using ECW
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.

LPN Charge Nurse

Aldersgate Retirement Community
Topeka, KS
02.2019 - 11.2020
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Led and mentored 1:1 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.

LPN Charge Nurse

Westwood Manor
Topeka, KS
05.2010 - 10.2019
  • Record patients medical records and monitor vital signs
  • Supervising nursing staff and monitoring needs
  • Coordinating daily administration duties, include schedules, nursing assignments and patient care.
  • Overseeing patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Monitoring medical charts and providing compassionate care and assistance to patients and families
  • Liaising with doctors and administrators and communicating any protocol changes to staff
  • Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
  • Identifying issues or emergencies and responding in a calm and efficient manner.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.

LPN Team Lead

Stormont Vail Hospital
Topeka, KS
06.2015 - 07.2019
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Collaborated with one RN to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EPIC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

LPN Field Nurse

Kansas Medical Clinic
Topeka, KS
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Give IV medications
  • IV insert monitor patient for adverse reactions, ensure tubing, bandages, and needle stays in place
  • Document IV therapy process, all patient related activities and medication use

Education

LPN - LPN

Kaw Area Technical School
Topeka, KS
08.2003 - 01.2005

Skills

Patient Management

Documenting intake

Transcribing orders

Maintaining nutrition

Writing reports

Patient Assessments

Inpatient care

Chronic disease management

Breathing treatments

Medical Records Management

Direct Patient Care

Indirect Patient Care

Pulse oximetry tracking

IV therapy

Timeline

LPN Office Nurse

University Of Kansas Medical Center
07.2019 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Aldersgate Retirement Community
02.2019 - 11.2020

LPN Team Lead

Stormont Vail Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2019

LPN Field Nurse

Kansas Medical Clinic
09.2012 - 05.2015

LPN Charge Nurse

Westwood Manor
05.2010 - 10.2019

LPN Charge Nurse

Smoking Hill Rehab Center
01.2009 - 05.2021

LPN - LPN

Kaw Area Technical School
08.2003 - 01.2005

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