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Teresa (Teri) Cresse

Exton,PA

Summary

Seasoned LPN with extensive experience in pediatric and adult home health care, notably with Bayada Home Health. Excelled in gastrostomy management and compassionate communication, enhancing patient satisfaction significantly. Proven track record in improving workflow efficiency and patient care through innovative strategies

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Field Nurse

Bayada Home Health
West Chester, PA
11.2017 - Current
  • Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
  • Administered medications in accordance with physician's orders and care plan directives.
  • Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction, patient flows and general workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.

LPN

Laurens House
Coatesville, PA
09.2008 - 10.2017
  • Administered prescribed medications address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Education

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

School of Practical Nursing-Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Bellport, NY
08-1999

Skills

  • Gastrostomy management
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Children's medical needs
  • Wound care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Medical records technologies
  • Electronic medical records
  • Home safety evaluation
  • Equipment calibration
  • Pediatric assessment
  • Patient assessments
  • Treatments and therapies
  • Nutritional support
  • Patient assessment
  • Pediatric care coordination
  • Catheter care
  • Seizure management
  • Ventilator support
  • Medication administration
  • Compassionate communication

Timeline

LPN Field Nurse

Bayada Home Health
11.2017 - Current

LPN

Laurens House
09.2008 - 10.2017

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

School of Practical Nursing-Eastern Suffolk BOCES

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