Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
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.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Agency LPN
Shiftkey- MO LPN
St Louis, MO
01.2022 - 04.2024
Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations requiring immediate attention.
Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions based on established criteria for each patient's individual plan of care.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques related to their medical condition.
Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
Administered injections, wound care, catheterizations and treatments as ordered by physician.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LPN Charge Nurse
Hillside Manor Nursing Home
St Louis, MO
04.2020 - 12.2021
Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
Patient Care Technician
Christian Hospital NE
St Louis, MO
01.2019 - 03.2019
Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
CNA
The Pillars of North County
St Louis, MO
04.2014 - 12.2018
Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.