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Teresa Park

Belhaven

Summary

Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Sentara Healthcare, skilled in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance care quality through effective communication and problem-solving. Successfully implemented process improvements to address insurance issues, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to delivering compassionate support and individualized care plans.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk
01.2011 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Work closely with team members to appeal insurance denials
  • Implement process improvement in order to address problems with insurance companies.

LPN

Sentara
Elizabeth City
03.2009 - 01.2011
  • Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
  • Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.

LPN Charge Nurse

Brian Center
Hertford
03.2001 - 06.2005
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - LPN

College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Charting and documentation

Timeline

LPN

Sentara Healthcare
01.2011 - Current

LPN

Sentara
03.2009 - 01.2011

LPN Charge Nurse

Brian Center
03.2001 - 06.2005

Some College (No Degree) - LPN

College of The Albemarle

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