Stephanie Newton
LPN
Elk City,OK
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with 8 years 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 12 years LTC/SNF and AL environment.
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Lil Angels Dayacre
Elk City, OK
07.2022 - Current
- Participated in service education programs with families, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication for preschool students
- Performed PRN evaluations of each child’s status, needs and preferences per situation
- Counseled students, staff, and families throughout care process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care via on call.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes per state policies.
- Collaborated with DAYCARE STAFF to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Minimized staff and child infection risk by educating on cleaning and disinfecting equipment, toys and centers.
- Educated on aseptic techniques to provide wound care and dressing applications for acute minor injuries to Daycare Staff.
- Evaluated children to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms to staff on PRN basis.
- Assisted monitored intake and meal planning to help Daycare Staff achieve nutritional objectives of children.
- Educated Daycare Staff and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Engaged and educated Daycare Staff on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction of children on individual PRN basis.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Baptist Village Retirement Communities
Elk City, OK
03.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in MY UNITY to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Collaborated with DON to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Collaborated with CNAs, CMAs, and Family to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bell Avenue Nursing Center
Elk City, OK
05.2010 - 03.2021
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using POINT CLICK CARE.
- Conducted 5-20 patient assessments per 8 HOURS to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Led and mentored 5-8 CNAs and CMAs to develop professional expertise.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Collaborated with PHYSICAL THERAPY on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly in a SNF setting.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
LPN - Nursing Practice
South Western Technology Center
Altus, OK02.2013
Skills
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Reading Comprehension
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Supportive Personal Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Equipment Assembly
- Recording Vital Signs
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Catheter Monitoring
- Direct Supervision
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Patient Medical Histories
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Diet and Nutrition
- Chronic Disease Management
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Wound Dressing
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Administrative Coordination
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Clear Patient Communication
- Interdisciplinary Care
- First Aid
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Information Intake
- Mobility Devices
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Intramuscular Injections
- Unit Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Postpartum Patient Care
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Updating Medication Histories
- Airway Management
- Patient Admission
- Universal Precautions
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 + staff members.
- Received Oklahoma Caregivers, Caregiver of the Year award 2019 & 2020
Certification
- Licensed LPN in State of Oklahoma 8+ years
- 12 years experience with LTC/SNF, AL Nursing Facilities.
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Lil Angels Dayacre
07.2022 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Baptist Village Retirement Communities
03.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Bell Avenue Nursing Center
05.2010 - 03.2021
LPN - Nursing Practice
South Western Technology Center
- Licensed LPN in State of Oklahoma 8+ years
- 12 years experience with LTC/SNF, AL Nursing Facilities.
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