Terri Vandal
Blooming Prairie,MN
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Benedictine Living Community
Owatonna, Minnesota
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Chart changes in patient conditions and discuss concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Document patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Answer patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Manage emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allina Health Services
Owatonna, Minnesota
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
Personal Care Assistant
Heather House Assisted Living
Blooming Prairie, MN
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
South Central College
Mankato, MN05-2027
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mankato, MN09-2024
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Psychotropic medications
- Medical records security
- Vital signs
- Geriatric care
- Minnesota licensed practical nurse
- Counting narcotics
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Staff supervision
- Clinical documentation
- ADL assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Caring for wounds
- Pain management
- Caregiving skills
- Patient-focused assessments
- Behavioral assessment
- Diabetes management
- Staff direction and task delegation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Benedictine Living Community
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allina Health Services
04.2021 - 04.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Heather House Assisted Living
12.2019 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
South Central College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Rasmussen University
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