TERRI LEAN
Bolivar,MO
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice LPN
Compassus Hospice
Springfield, MO
07.2024 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN Field Nurse
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice
Springfield, MO
04.2020 - 07.2024
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to nursing practices.
- Identified changes in client condition or behavior patterns that require further evaluation or intervention.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Administer medications/treatments as directed by physicians.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members and other healthcare professionals in both verbal and written forms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess client needs and develop individualized plans of care accordingly.
LPN Case Manager
Regional Hospice
Springfield, MO
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Performed patient assessments and developed care plans based on individual needs.
- Maintained open communication between management team and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care issues.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient treatment plans and provided guidance on appropriate interventions as needed.
- Participated in weekly meetings with department heads discussing current issues affecting the organization.
- Maintain communication with families and collaborate with POA regarding patient care.
LPN Team Lead
Greene County Detention Center
Springfield, MO
12.2012 - 03.2018
- Developed strong leadership skills while managing a team of LPNs in a fast-paced correctional setting.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities while managing staff during times of crisis or high stress levels.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments to identify acute or chronic health issues within the jail population.
- Assisted with emergency response procedures when necessary.
- Served as a liaison between inmates, their families, correctional staff members, physicians, nurses, social workers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to provide quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment.
- Assessed and monitored patients’ vital signs, progress, and responses to treatments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance correctional healthcare services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient data according to established standards and protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications/treatments in accordance with physician orders and regulations.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to discuss problematic inmate issues and ensure safety of staff/inmates.
- Assist with weekly physician clinic and carry out orders accordingly
- Conduct daily sick calls of inmates and treat accordingly
Education
Licensed practical nurse - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College
Bolivar, MO12.2011
Skills
- Writing Reports
- Medical Records Management
- Tracking Symptoms
- EMR Systems
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Case Management
- Patient Triaging
- Chronic Disease Management
- Behavioral Assessment
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Management Team Support
- Quality Assessments
Certification
- Mo Licensed Practical nurse. Compact state license 2012001885
- IV certification
Timeline
Hospice LPN
Compassus Hospice
07.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Phoenix Homecare and Hospice
04.2020 - 07.2024
LPN Case Manager
Regional Hospice
03.2018 - 04.2020
LPN Team Lead
Greene County Detention Center
12.2012 - 03.2018
Licensed practical nurse - Nursing
Bolivar Technical College