Stephen Mitchell
Saint Petersburg,State
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Team Select Home Care, specializing in patient education and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and comfort through effective wound care and monitoring vital signs. Strong communicator, fostering trust with patients and families, particularly in hospice and palliative care settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, In Home Health Care
Team Select Home Care
Clearwater, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Perform patient care under supervision, ensuring safety and comfort during procedures, Monitorimg Vent and Trache.
- Supported nursing staff by maintaining clean and organized workspaces and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, enhancing communication among team members.
- Learned to administer medications following established protocols to ensure patient safety, via G-Tube.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to senior nursing staff for timely interventions, and Vent operation.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions, monitoring Vent, Trache site and O2 SAT readings.
Staff LPN
The Springs at Boca Ceiga
South Pasadena, Florida
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders, Administer Wound Care trreatments per Physicians orders and Patient needs.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments by adhering to infection control procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, prioritizing tasks effectively in fast-paced settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring efficient communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted physicians with procedures like wound debridement or catheter insertion by effectively preparing supplies and equipment beforehand.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems proficiently, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient retrieval of patient information.
- Provided quality wound care for patients, contributing to faster healing times and reduced infection rates.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and personalized nursing services.
- Enhanced patient comfort levels through effective pain management strategies tailored to individual preferences.
- Administered medication accurately, reducing the risk of medication errors and ensuring proper treatment.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Staff Nurse, LPN
St. Petersburg Nursing and Rehab
St. Petersburg, FL
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times, epically in End of Life Patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to care plans.
Staff Nurse, LPN
The Care Center of Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park, FL
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Staff Nurse, LPN
The Abbey
St. Petersburg, FL
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols, take Acuchecks and administer Insulin per Patient Protocol.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in continuous education sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted with patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Staff Nurse, LPN
Palm Garden of Largo
Largo, FL
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times, espically in End of Life situatations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assisted in daily patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health changes accurately.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems, improving information accessibility.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administer medication and Insulins per patient protocols, Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Staff Nurse - Continuous Care Team
Suncoast Hospice
Clearwater, FL
02.2009 - 01.2017
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to emergencies with efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times, especially important in End of Life Situatations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed response to End of Life patients, follow end of life protocols, Physician and Family notifications, and Company protocols.
Staff Nurse, LPN
Bon Secours of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
09.2007 - 11.2008
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols, monitor changes in Alzheimer's patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions, especially Alzheimer's patients, and End of Life Patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems, improving information accessibility.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
Staff Nurse, LPN
Drew Village of Clearwater
Clearwater, Fla
01.2004 - 07.2007
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Supported wound care procedures, promoting optimal healing through meticulous attention to hygiene protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process, especially in End of Life Situatations and care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, especially in End of Life situatations.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Staff Nurse, LPN
Freedom Square - Seminole
Seminole, FL
02.1999 - 11.2003
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Assisted with patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, necessary with some Alzheimer's patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse, LPN
I.H.S of Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park, FL
06.1997 - 12.1998
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions, ie. Med Surg.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Assisted in daily patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health changes accurately.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens, Especially with End of Life Patients.
Education
No Degree - IV Compentence Course
Infusion Knowledge Inc
Clearwater, FL03-2024
Associate of Arts - PreMed
S.P.J.C.
St. Petersburg, FL12-1978
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy care
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Hospice care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Monitoring vital signs
Certification
- Licensed LPN - 3/1997
- IV Therapy Course 30 Hrs Training - 2024
Timeline
Staff Nurse, In Home Health Care
Team Select Home Care
10.2024 - Current
Staff LPN
The Springs at Boca Ceiga
03.2024 - 06.2024
Staff Nurse, LPN
St. Petersburg Nursing and Rehab
11.2022 - 02.2024
Staff Nurse, LPN
The Care Center of Pinellas Park
05.2022 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse, LPN
The Abbey
09.2018 - 09.2019
Staff Nurse, LPN
Palm Garden of Largo
01.2017 - 08.2018
Staff Nurse - Continuous Care Team
Suncoast Hospice
02.2009 - 01.2017
Staff Nurse, LPN
Bon Secours of St. Petersburg
09.2007 - 11.2008
Staff Nurse, LPN
Drew Village of Clearwater
01.2004 - 07.2007
Staff Nurse, LPN
Freedom Square - Seminole
02.1999 - 11.2003
Staff Nurse, LPN
I.H.S of Pinellas Park
06.1997 - 12.1998
No Degree - IV Compentence Course
Infusion Knowledge Inc
Associate of Arts - PreMed
S.P.J.C.
IV Certification Course - Completeed
30 Hour IV Certification Course - Completed in 2024