Theresa Master
Beaver Falls,Pennsylvania
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Concordia at Villa St. Joseph
Baden , PA
12.2019 - Current
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- 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.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
CCBC
Monaca12-2019
Associate Degree in Business Management - Business Management
Bradford Business School
Pittsburgh, PAAssociate Degree in Health Science - Nursing
CCBC
Monaca, PASkills
- Post Operative Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Medical Documentation
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Charting and recording
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Medication Administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- End of life care
References
- Angela McCay - DON at Concordia Villa St. Joseph 724-624-6326
- Sherri Young - Nursing Supervisor at Concordia Villa St. Joseph 724-601-0879
- Katherine Mussey - personal reference 724-431-4910
Timeline
LPN
Concordia at Villa St. Joseph
12.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
CCBC
Associate Degree in Business Management - Business Management
Bradford Business School
Associate Degree in Health Science - Nursing
CCBC
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