Tanja Harden
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, skilled in medication administration and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Committed to promoting patient wellbeing and safety, while consistently adhering to regulatory standards and treatment plans.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Field Nurse
Maximum Healthcare Solutions
02.2005 - 05.2022
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
LPN
Select Specialty Hospitals-currently Kindred Hospital South
02.2005 - 02.2008
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Forrest City High School
Forrest City, AR02-1996
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sanford–Brown
Fenton, MO02-1996
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
Certification
- PN053630 License - 1996-2024- Needs to be renewed
- IV Certification Training - 1997
Timeline
LPN
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
08.2020 - 07.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Maximum Healthcare Solutions
02.2005 - 05.2022
LPN
Select Specialty Hospitals-currently Kindred Hospital South
02.2005 - 02.2008
Licensed Practical Nursing
Forrest City High School
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sanford–Brown
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