Taylor Penney
Yukon,OK
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Specialty Care Pediatrics, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance quality of life through empathetic support and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and critical thinking, successfully reducing hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patient health and advocating for their needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Specialty Care Pediatrics
12.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Acted as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system when needed, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any health concerns.
- Developed and maintained strong rapport with patients and families, earning their trust and confidence in the nursing care provided.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, contributing valuable input for holistic patient care.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Legal Assistant
Hammons, Hurst, & Associates
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Canadian Valley Technology Center
Yukon, OK11.2024
High School Diploma -
Epic Charter School
Oklahoma05.2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Medication reconciliation
- Feeding assistance
- Gastrostomy care
- Oral hygiene
- Continuing education
- Seizure management
- Pediatric care
- Home health nursing
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Medical documentation
- Medication administration
- Personal care needs
- Medical records management
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Feeding pumps
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient care
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient support
- Patient charting
- Physical assessments
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Specialty Care Pediatrics
12.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Hammons, Hurst, & Associates
07.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Canadian Valley Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Epic Charter School