Taryn McGuire
Browns Mills,NJ
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective clinical documentation and strong communication. Adaptable and dependable, I excel in high-pressure environments while maintaining a focus on individualized care and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
05.2015 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient progress and communicated findings in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN
Advanced Pro Home Care
03.2011 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient progress and communicated findings in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Education
License - Nursing
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Toms River, NJ07.2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Chronic disease management
- Writing reports
- Home health care
- Case management
- Pain management
- Caring for wounds
- Educating families
- HIPAA protocols
- Licensed practical nurse
- State licensed practical nurse
- Charting and recording
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Counting narcotics
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
- CPR/AED
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Patient support
Timeline
LPN
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
05.2015 - 04.2024
LPN
Advanced Pro Home Care
03.2011 - 06.2022
License - Nursing
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
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