Theresa Young
Creve Coeur,United States
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 6 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Intely Care
12.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Intake LPN
Optumcare- Southwest Medical Home Health
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Triage and screen patients by phone for home health care services based off referral from providers and or health facilities.
- Communicate effectively with participating doctors and health facilities regarding outcomes of patients referrals for home health services requests.
- Determine home health services eligibility by completing health screening questionnaires.
- Document appropriately using internal EMR system Netsmart.
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Administer medications by adhering to physician orders, facility policy and procedures.
- Chart and report on changes in the patient's condition, including medication side effects and treatment progress.
- Support patients by promptly answering calls and offering skilled care.
- Coordinate patient care plans effectively by collaborating with RN manager and physician.
Staff LPN, PCU Unit
Christian Northeast Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Treated patients on a 30 bed progressive care unit with acute conditions such as heart attacks, shock, respiratory distress, and accidental injuries.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare, including social services, respiratory, dietary, physician specialists to address patients' needs through effective interventions and care planning.
- Monitor and track patients' vitals, lab results, and heart rhythms in Epic Care to keep treatment teams informed of change in conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC Maryland Heights
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Admit patients for rehabilitation services according to individualized care plan goals, facilitated by assigned physicians and therapists.
- Educated patients progressing from rehab to at- home treatment setting.
- Delegated tasks while providing leadership support for up to 6 nurse assistants.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lutheran Senior Services
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided routine direct patient care such as catheters, IVs, feeding tubes, and wound management.
- Monitored residents' change in condition and updated care plans in Matrix Care in a timely manner.
- Assist nurses during stressful situations to offer valuable assistance and clinical insight.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delmar Gardens North
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Provide patient care including wound treatment, medication administration, Peg tube maintenance, and IV therapy to treat patients underlined etiologies.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tender Hands Home Healthcare
10.2010 - 06.2017
- Aided elderly and disabled clients with daily activities including bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and transporting to medical appointments.
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to clients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment including outdoors community activities.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Applied Technology Services
Sunset Hills, MO04.2017
GED -
Forest Park Community Alternative Education
St Louis, MO05.2012
Skills
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Health Education
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Intake
- Clinical Documentation; EMR/ EHR
- Staff Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Data Analysis
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Intely Care
12.2023 - Current
Intake LPN
Optumcare- Southwest Medical Home Health
02.2021 - 11.2023
Staff LPN, PCU Unit
Christian Northeast Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC Maryland Heights
10.2018 - 08.2019
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
08.2018 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lutheran Senior Services
09.2017 - 08.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delmar Gardens North
06.2017 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tender Hands Home Healthcare
10.2010 - 06.2017
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Applied Technology Services
GED -
Forest Park Community Alternative Education
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