Starilean Wagoner
Huntington
Summary
Compassionate and skilled LPN with extensive experience at Prime Time Healthcare, specializing in palliative care and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Adept at fostering strong relationships with patients and families, ensuring comfort during challenging times.
Skilled healthcare professional prepared for travel nursing roles. Strong background in patient care, medication administration, and health assessments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and achieving positive patient outcomes. Adept at managing medical records, providing patient education, and supporting team goals in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel LPN
Prime Time Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
- Conducted thorough pre-and post-operative assessments to minimize the risk of complications and ensure successful surgical outcomes.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of patient care processes by participating in quality assurance initiatives and offering constructive feedback.
- Administered vaccinations to travelers as per CDC guidelines, preventing the spread of infectious diseases across borders.
- Increased efficiency in medication administration through proper organization of supplies and adherence to protocol during travel assignments.
- Ensured compliance with infection control measures by implementing strict hygiene practices within travel-based healthcare facilities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Saunders Staffng
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Administered medications and treatments safely and accurately to ensure optimal patient recovery.
- Facilitated successful discharges by coordinating post-discharge support services including home health referrals or appointments with specialty providers when needed.
- Implemented interventions in response to changes in patient conditions promptly after notifying supervising RNs or physicians as appropriate under scope practice limitations set forth by state licensure regulations.
- Provided skilled wound care management by cleaning, dressing, and monitoring wounds for signs of infection or complications.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies for long-term health maintenance.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Prioritized patients'' needs and organized workload efficiently for timely care delivery.
LPN
Madison Park Assisted Living
03.2017 - 08.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Cabell County Vocational School
1035 Norway Ave. Huntington, WV 2570506-1987
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Behavioral health
- Respiratory care
- Home health care
- Geriatric care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Neurological care
- Chronic disease management
- Postoperative care
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
Timeline
Travel LPN
Prime Time Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 12.2024
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Saunders Staffng
09.2021 - 01.2024
LPN
Madison Park Assisted Living
03.2017 - 08.2021
LPN - Nursing
Cabell County Vocational School
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