Teri Thompson
Middletown,De
Summary
Motivated candidate aiming for position in medical industry to utilize academic knowledge and hands-on experience
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long term, Rehab and Hospice care
Cadia Broadmeadow
06.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to residents in a long-term care facility, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and maintaining accurate documentation
- Monitor vital signs, assessed patients' conditions, and reported any changes or concerns to the nursing team
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the facility
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for each resident
- Perform wound care management, including cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring healing progress
- Manage medical equipment and supplies inventory to ensure availability when needed
- Educate patients and their families on health maintenance strategies and provided emotional support during difficult times
- Develop strong relationships with residents through compassionate communication
- Coordinate with physicians regarding resident's treatment plans
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines related to medication administration
- Maintain accurate records of patient information including medical history
- Serve as a liaison between patients/residents/families/physicians/nursing staff/administration
- Demonstrate proficiency in using electronic health record systems for documentation purposes
- Respond promptly to emergency situations such as falls or sudden changes in condition
- Closely monitor residents' dietary needs/preferences/restrictions; collaborated with dietitians when necessary
- Aide in the implementation of fall prevention programs resulting in reduction in fall incidents
- Provide emotional support for residents coping with chronic illnesses or end-of-life issues
- Institute effective pain management techniques resulting in improved quality of life for residents
- Mentor new LPN staff members, providing guidance and support during their orientation period
- Collaborate with the nursing team to develop and implement infection control protocols
- Assist in the coordination of resident care conferences involving family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining confidentiality of patient information
Licensed Practical Nurse
VitalCore
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Conducted routine assessments to track patient progress and identify changes in condition.
- Assisted in wound care, dressing changes, and other clinical procedures for improved healing outcomes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and compliance protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation to support continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote safety within healthcare environments.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Infirmary
Corizon Prison Health Services
05.2011 - 11.2022
- Provide care for acute and sub-acute patients.
- Assist patients with ambulating from wheelchair to bed, shower and into dayroom chair.
- Daily wound care on gunshot wounds, different stages of pressure ulcer and amputated limbs.
- Provided care to patients that are para/quadriplegic’s.
- Provide care to patients on TPN, Tracheostomies and O2 dependent.
- Admitted patients to infirmary.
- Give medication to all patients housed in the infirmary.
- Delegate various duties to our CNA’s
- Responsible for taking TVO/VO from our doctor’s and also transcribing orders.
- Providing comfort care to patients that are hospice.
- IV Therapy.
- Responsible for obtaining blood work on patients that were assigned to me.
Education
Pre-Requisites towards a Nursing Degree
Philadelphia Community College
Philadelphia, PAundefined
Delaware Tech Community College
10.2025
Practical Nursing Program Diploma - undefined
Lincoln Technical Institute
Mt. Laurel, NJ09.2010
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certified exp; 2027
- Delaware L2-0024519
- Pa:PN-287318
Achievements and Awards
I have been awarded nurse of the month on various occasions. In my current job position I was also nominated and awarded the Nurse of the year two years in a row for 2013/2014. In nursing school I was also given the Professional Development Award.
Timeline
Long term, Rehab and Hospice care
Cadia Broadmeadow
06.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
VitalCore
01.2023 - 06.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse- Infirmary
Corizon Prison Health Services
05.2011 - 11.2022
Pre-Requisites towards a Nursing Degree
Philadelphia Community College
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Delaware Tech Community College
Practical Nursing Program Diploma - undefined
Lincoln Technical Institute