Tabitha Watson
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Seasoned LPN with expertise LTC setting. Works effectively along side interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and adjust interventions for optimal patient care. Proficient at meeting company goals by utilizing consistent and organized best-practices, while simultaneously being able to flourish within the daily conditions of working under pressure, and adapting to new situations and challenges. Enjoys assuming the daily tasks of providing hands-on patient care, given in an effective and efficient manner, while also maintaining a sense of professional integrity and compassion within the nursing practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis HealthCare-Pierpont Center
Fairmont, WV, WV
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Effectively provided and delegated care for >56 residents daily on my assigned unit.
- Aided in coordinating and administering care in one of the state's few designated 'Covid Units' within LTC setting early on throughout Covid Pandemic.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
No Degree - Bachelor of Science
08.2024
GED -
03.2016
No Degree -
05.2008
Skills
- Patient Admission/Discharge
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Care Planning and Modifications
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Rehabilitation Support
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Medications
- Intramuscular Injections
- Foley Catheter Insertion/Monitoring
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Precautions
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Current and up-to-date unencumbered license issued by the State of West Virginia Board of Examiners in September 2017.
- Essentials of IV Infusion Therapy, Omnicare - July 2019
- BLS/AED/CPR, RedCross - June 2022
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - Genesis HealthCare-Pierpont Center
05.2018 - 09.2022
Fairmont State University - No Degree, Bachelor of Science
Monongalia County Technical Education Center - GED,
Jefferson High School - No Degree,
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Current and up-to-date unencumbered license issued by the State of West Virginia Board of Examiners in September 2017.
- Essentials of IV Infusion Therapy, Omnicare - July 2019
- BLS/AED/CPR, RedCross - June 2022
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