Teresa Atwell
Brookville,PA
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Bayada Home Health, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven track record providing high quality of care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication. Adept at managing complex medical equipment, fostering trust with patients and families, and collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal care goals.
Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
I have over 30 years of patient experience. Addressing, patient needs with compassion and care. I pay attention to detail. I am very hardworking and reliable. I try to maximize safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. I am a team player and ready to help achieve company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Bayada Home Health
02.2020 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs, daily assessments and input/output measurements.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Ensured all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by Physician. Evaluated effectiveness of interventions and plan of care based on patient responses and family feedback and reported as abnormalities.
- Implemented plan if care to meet short and long term goals
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented electronically, accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Called in monthly supply orders and maintained patient equipment.
- Worked with ventilator, trachs, G-tubes, feeding pumps, oxygen machines, nebulizers and catheters, suction machines.
- worked as charge nurse did monthly scheduling for co-workers, called Doctors for new order and concerns. I also called in medications into the pharmacies and maintained a healthy nursing team by communication, listening and meetings.
LPN
Care Unlimited Inc/ Aveanna Healthcare
05.2000 - 01.2020
- 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.
- Assisted with appointments, ensured medications were administered properly, worked with trachs, ventilators, g-tube, feeding pumps, suction machines and nebulizers.
- Collaborated with Occupational, Physical and Speech therapists to help patients meet their goals.
- Monitored patient progress and reported any changes to case manager and physician.
LPN
Interim HealthCare
03.1998 - 04.2000
- Basically, I have done the same nursing interventions as I have done, with CareUnlimited/Aveanna and Bayada Home Healthcare.
Education
Associate Degree - Computer Management
ICM School of Business
Pittsburgh, PaLPN - Nursing
Jefferson Technical School
Reynoldsville, PASkills
- Medication administration
- Medical patient documentation and accuracy
- Ventilator, tracheostomy, respiratory and catheter care
- Home healthcare pediatric and Geriatric nursing
- Behavioral health
- Medical equipment operation and maintenance
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments/ vital signs
- Family communication, education and support
- Breathing treatments
- Pulse oximetry
- Maintaining nutrition orally and through g-tube feedings
- working with nursing team to ensure the same goals
- Pennsylvania licensed practical nurse
Timeline
LPN
Bayada Home Health
02.2020 - Current
LPN
Care Unlimited Inc/ Aveanna Healthcare
05.2000 - 01.2020
LPN
Interim HealthCare
03.1998 - 04.2000
Associate Degree - Computer Management
ICM School of Business
LPN - Nursing
Jefferson Technical School
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