Open To Work
Teresa Meadows
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and clinical documentation. Committed to promoting patient safety and fostering strong patient relationships.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Fayetteville, NC
05.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in home health care.
- Promoted patient safety through diligent observation of potential hazards within the home environment.
- Mentored new hires within the home health nursing team, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating communication among healthcare team members and supporting continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
LPN Team Lead
Cumberland Rehab And Healthcare Center
Fayetteville, NC
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care and support.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
- Managed medical records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- 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.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing skill development and professional growth.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
03.2008 - 04.2013
- Trained junior staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Education
Master of Science - Health Care Management
South University Savannah
GA06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
South University Savannah
GA06-2017
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC07-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Transcribing orders
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
05.2014 - Current
LPN Team Lead
Cumberland Rehab And Healthcare Center
04.2013 - 04.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
03.2008 - 04.2013
Master of Science - Health Care Management
South University Savannah
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
South University Savannah
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College