Teresa Tibbs
St. George,Utah
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with 14 years of experience, 10 years in a skilled nursing facility. Ability to manage tasks, enhancing communication, and optimizing time management. Adept in fostering positive work environments while supervising staff to ensure compassionate patient-centered care is given while building trusting relationships with patients and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Utah Veterans Home
Ivins, UT
02.2016 - Current
- Provided compassionate, patient centered care to veterans, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Monitored vital signs, observed patient's condition, intake and output levels, glucose levels, and reported any significant changes to Nurse Supervisor or Physician.
- Implement appropriate nursing interventions consistent with the resident's plan of care, while maintaining and documenting accurate patient records.
- Assist with modifications of the plan of care through accurate documentation by monitoring, observation for signs and symptoms and changes in conditions.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, and healthcare team members, developing trusting relationships while keeping boundaries.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Supervised certified nurse assistants, delegating tasks and providing training to improve care quality while mentoring student and new nurses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Telos Residential Treatment Center
Orem, UT
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided direct nursing care to emotionally challenged teen-aged students, including distributing medications and administering treatments as ordered by the psychiatrist.
- Monitored and documented students' weekly vitals, communicated out-of-range results to physician for timely intervention.
- Performing nursing admission assessments and assessing students that have physical complaints.
- Documented physician orders in students' medical records and made medication changes based on physician directives.
- Reordered students' medications weekly and filled individual medication containers to ensure timely access to prescribed treatments.
- Confirmed parental permission prior to processing new pharmacy orders to maintain compliance and trust.
- Assisting in transporting students to medical appointments as needed while keeping good communication with parents. Documenting all necessary information pertaining to Doctor visits.
- Attended weekly nursing meetings and participated in special projects, including mentor training and hygiene classes that educated students on health topics and wellness practices.
- Assist with discharge summary with students, parents, and medical professionals, including Primary Therapist.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student health concerns effectively.
- Provided first aid and emergency care during school hours as needed.
- Problem solving skills, detailed oriented, ability to organize tasks and responsibilities, ability to work independently, ability to maintain a teflon demeanor and implement appropriate principle based consequences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orem High School
Orem, UT05-1992
Associates - Generals/Prerequisites Required For Nursing
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountainland Applied Technology College (MATC)
American Fork, UT08-2010
License Practical Nursing
Mountainland Applied Technology College (MATC)
American Fork, UT05-2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration
- Implementing appropriate nursing interventions consistent with residents plan of care
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL assistance
- Skills specific to geriatric care
- Patient assessments
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Training supervision
- Immunization administration
- Palliative support
- End-of-life support
- Lab draws
- Accurate documentation
- Charting and recording
- Pain management
- Communication skills
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team
- Family communication
- Time management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Utah Veterans Home
02.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Telos Residential Treatment Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Orem High School
Associates - Generals/Prerequisites Required For Nursing
Utah Valley University
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountainland Applied Technology College (MATC)
License Practical Nursing
Mountainland Applied Technology College (MATC)