Stephanie M. O'Brien, LPN
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated LPN with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Suncoast Urology
St. Petersburg, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
Jamestown, CA
06.2016 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Avalon Care Center
Sonora, CA
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Forensic Medical Group Inc.
Sonora, CA
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- 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.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Perform intake assessments on new bookings.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley West Post Acute
Williams, CA
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provide direct patient care, to include activities of daily living, serve as patient liaison primarily assigned to the locked memory care unit.
- Organization and distribution of medication.
- Carry out doctors orders under direct supervision of the RN.
Correctional Officer
Merced County Sheriff
Merced, CA
11.2001 - 02.2013
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Education
Nursing License - Nursing
Blake Austin College
Vacaville, CA04.2015
Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing
American Red Cross
Yuba City02.2014
Correctional Officer Basic Course - Criminal Justice
Ray Simon Correctional Academy
Modesto11.2002
Skills
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Dementia Knowledge
- Infection Control
- Patient Bathing
- Patient Information Collection
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR / EHR
- Breathing treatments
- Shared governance
- Documenting intake
- Caregiving skills
- Writing reports
- Transcribing orders
- Customer Service
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Ethics
- Samples Collection
Timeline
LPN
Suncoast Urology
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
06.2016 - 04.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Avalon Care Center
12.2015 - 06.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Forensic Medical Group Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Valley West Post Acute
07.2013 - 10.2015
Correctional Officer
Merced County Sheriff
11.2001 - 02.2013
Nursing License - Nursing
Blake Austin College
Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing
American Red Cross
Correctional Officer Basic Course - Criminal Justice
Ray Simon Correctional Academy
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