TERESA Otey
Goode,VA
Summary
Compassionate LPN skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to delivering high-quality care and maintaining accurate electronic health records while fostering positive patient relationships.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Williams Home
Lynchburg, Virginia
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare provider prescriptions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols to ensure patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored changes in patients' physical and emotional conditions to ensure timely medical care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and safety.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Documented patient observations and care in electronic health records to maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
LPN, Private Duty
Carl & Beverly Windsor
Forest, Virginia
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Ensured safety of patients while providing quality nursing care services in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in home settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Collaborated with family members to address patient needs and preferences effectively.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures designed to prevent cross contamination.
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about health maintenance activities for their loved ones.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Assisted in developing short term goals that were achievable within the scope of home health nursing practice.
LPN MEDICATION DISPENSARY NURSE
Acadia ( Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center
Lynchburg, Virginia
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control procedures consistently.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment sessions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Westminster Canterbury - Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia
02.1992 - 07.2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses regularly.
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to care standards.
- Supervised the activities of nursing staff members and provided guidance.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and best practices.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Education
EMT Basic - EMT
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services
Richmond, VA01-1998
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Bedford County Memorial Hosp. School of PN
Bedford, VA02-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Anatomy & Physiology 1
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Medication delivery
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient evaluations
- Care coordination
- Care planning
- Infection prevention protocols
- Electronic medical records
Affiliations
- Arts & Crafts
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Williams Home
07.2019 - 03.2023
LPN, Private Duty
Carl & Beverly Windsor
01.2017 - 06.2019
LPN MEDICATION DISPENSARY NURSE
Acadia ( Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center
08.2016 - 02.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Westminster Canterbury - Lynchburg
02.1992 - 07.2016
EMT Basic - EMT
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Bedford County Memorial Hosp. School of PN
Some College (No Degree) - Anatomy & Physiology 1
Central Virginia Community College