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Work History
Education
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Timeline

Teresa Robinson

Sanstone Health & Rehab Center
Burnsville,NC
36
years of professional experience

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse experienced in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient outcomes through individualized care plans and effective teamwork while implementing infection control measures and mentoring staff to uphold high-quality care and safety standards.

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

2 Years 3 Months
Sanstone Health & Rehab Center | 07.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for residents.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to provide high-quality care and maintain patient safety.
  • Educated patients and families on health conditions, medication management, and wellness strategies.
  • Documented patient progress and treatment interventions in electronic medical records accurately and timely.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and compliance with facility protocols.
  • Implemented infection control measures to enhance safety standards within the facility.
  • Advocated for patient needs by effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams to address concerns.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • 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.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Licensed Practical Nurse

30 Years 3 Months
Baptist Retirement Homes of NC | 04.1994 - 07.2024
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • 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.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Implemented infection control measures to enhance safety standards within the facility.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and compliance with facility protocols.
  • Documented patient progress and treatment interventions in electronic medical records accurately and timely.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Years 10 Months
Spruce Pine Community Hospital | 05.1990 - 03.1994

I worked in Labor and Delivery, Nursery and Postpartum unit and assisted the RN and MD during labor as well as helped with Postpartum care including new infant care, breastfeeding. Assessing for any complications.

  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.

Education

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Mayland Community College | Spruce Pine, NC | 08-1989
  • [Scholarship Name] Scholarship Recipient Brad Reagan Scholarship

Skills

Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Specimen collection
Intravenous medications
CPR/AED
Dementia knowledge and care
Responsible and dependable

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sanstone Health & Rehab Center
07.2024 - CurrentRead More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Baptist Retirement Homes of NC
04.1994 - 07.2024Read More

Licensed Practical Nurse

Spruce Pine Community Hospital
05.1990 - 03.1994Read More

Mayland Community College

Associate of Science from Practical Nursing
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Teresa Robinson