Tandra Blankson
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dedicated, patient-oriented and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with several years of hands-on experience in delivering ethical and high caliber patient care to individuals in multiple settings. Strong understanding of the need to foster relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to facilitate quality patient care. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlas Home Health
Aurora, CO
04.2011 - Current
- Care of patients in their homes with primary diagnoses of mental illness.
- Administer medication as ordered and monitor for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Documentation of provided care in electronic medical records.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of care, including lab monitoring via venipuncture and urinalysis, and wound care, using aseptic technique.
- Administration of IV antibiotics and TPN in a homecare setting.
- Care of central lines, including monitoring of site for symptoms of infection and dressing changes as ordered while maintaining sterile technique.
- Communications with MD office and nursing team regarding patients' conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Home Health Care
Greenwood Village, CO
03.2007 - 05.2011
- In-home care of patients with primary diagnoses of mental illness.
- Administration of medication as ordered and monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Communication with the nursing team and physicians' offices regarding patients' condition.
- Monitored vital signs, glucose levels, and lab monitoring as ordered via venipuncture and urinalysis.
- Documentation of provided care in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
Denver, CO
02.2005 - 10.2008
- Care of patients in an acute care setting.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Skills
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Samples collection
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Vital signs
- Tracking symptoms
- Chronic Disease Management
- Palliative Care
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- ADL Assistance
- Home Health Care
- Behavioral assessment
- Counting narcotics
- Pediatric Care
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Preventive Care
- Medication Dispensing
- CO Licensed Practical Nurse
- Documenting incidents
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlas Home Health
04.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Home Health Care
03.2007 - 05.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
02.2005 - 10.2008
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