Tammy Hess
Marion,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 5 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in long-term care settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Francis Marion Manor
Marion, VA
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- 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.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
LPN
Valley Health Care Center
Chilhowie, VA
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Smyth Career And Technology Center
Marion, Va05-2018
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Catheter Care
- Palliative Care
- Medical Documentation
- Nursing Ethics
- Diabetes Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Timeline
LPN
Francis Marion Manor
03.2020 - 06.2022
LPN
Valley Health Care Center
09.2018 - 03.2020
Diploma in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Smyth Career And Technology Center
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