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.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN
Mississippi State Hospital
01.1993 - 11.2000
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.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
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.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
12.1993
Skills
Sterilize Equipment
Adaptable and Flexible
Update Electronic Charts
Sterile Procedures and Techniques
Intravenous Medications
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Pulse Oximetry Tracking
Alcohol Rubs
Direct Patient Care
Recordkeeping and Maintenance
Vocational Support
Care Planning and Modifications
Care Planning
Medical Paperwork Processing
Patient Management
Maintaining Nutrition
Collect Trash
Sample Collection
Behavioral Assessment
Medical Office Administration
Rehabilitation Support
Specimen Results Interpretation
Transcribing Orders
Operational Standards
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Sanitation and Sterilization
Documenting Intake
Regulatory Requirements
Immunization Administration
Intramuscular Injections
Reading Comprehension
Strong Clinical Judgment
Medication Dispensing
Patient Assessments
Rehabilitation Techniques
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
Quality Assessments
Task Delegation
Information Compiling and Auditing
Pneumonia Vaccinations
Conditions Reporting
Caregiving Skills
Biomedical Hazard Disposal
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Counting Narcotics
Writing Reports
Inventory Assessments
Medical Records Management
Patient Triaging
Tracheostomy Care
ADLs Assistance
Patient Medical Histories
Procedure Explanation
Patient and Caregiver Education
Psychiatric Evaluation
Breathing Treatments
Administrative Support
Assisting Physicians
Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
Licensed Practical Nurse
Feedback Acceptance
Management Team Support
Medical History Documenting
Hygiene Support
Medication Administration
Work Planning and Coordination
Documenting Incidents
Examination and Test Preparation
Educating Families
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Supply Requisition and Inventory
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Healthcare Platforms
Tracking Symptoms
Tuberculosis Testing
Documenting Vital Signs
HIPAA Protocols
Wound Dressing and Suturing
Case Management
Equipment Assembly
Charting and Recording
EMR Systems
Chronic Disease Management
Call Answering and Assistance
Wound Care
Seizure Precautions
Certification
Tb certification, Hinds County Health department - [Timeframe]
Additional Information
BLS certification
Timeline
Hemodialysis LPN
DaVita Renal Center
01.2001 - Current
LPN
Mississippi State Hospital
01.1993 - 11.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hinds Community College
Tb certification, Hinds County Health department - [Timeframe]