Tina Cinnamon
Nancy,KY
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Somerwoods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, adept in vital signs monitoring and delivering compassionate care. Excelled in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication. Skilled in interdisciplinary team collaboration and patient education, consistently improving treatment outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Somerwoods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Somerset, KY
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN
Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
Russell Springs, KY
10.2018 - 03.2023
LPN
Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation
Somerset, KY
09.2015 - 10.2018
LPN
Golden Living Nursing Home
Stanford, KY
09.2014 - 10.2015
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Somerset VoTech
Somerset03.1992
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Medical Documentation
Geriatric Nursing
Catheter Care
Tracheostomy Care
Compassionate Care
Diabetes management
End of life care
Nursing Ethics
Rehabilitation Nursing
Palliative Care
Respiratory Care
Disease Prevention
Post Operative Care
Psychiatric Nursing
Gastrointestinal Care
Restorative Care
Orthopedic Nursing
Behavioral Health
Hospice Care
Medication Administration
Wound Care
Vital signs
Direct Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Clinical Documentation
Patient Assessments
Medication Dispensing
Patient Care
Physical Assessment
Documentation accuracy
Immunization Administration
Family Communication
Clinical judgment
Breathing Treatments
Documenting intake
Caregiving skills
Patient evaluations
Patient relationship building
Care Planning
Geriatric Care
Preventive Care
Emergency Response
ADL Assistance
Transcribing orders
Pulse oximetry tracking
Chronic Disease Management
Inpatient Care
Patient Intake
Staff Supervision
Behavioral assessment
Maintaining nutrition
Patient Management
Health Education
Writing reports
Medical Records Management
Indirect Patient Care
Outpatient Care
Rehabilitation techniques
Certified in CPR/AED
Patient Charting
Critical Thinking
Patient Education
CPR/AED
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Infection Control
Patient Observation
Attention to Detail
Adaptable and Flexible
Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Specimen Collection
Strong Clinical Judgment
Responsible and Dependable
Patient support
Intravenous Medications
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Call Answering and Assistance
Quality Assessments
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Procedure Explanation
Medical Paperwork Processing
Recordkeeping and Maintenance
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Care Planning and Modifications
Timeline
LPN
Somerwoods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - Current
LPN
Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2018 - 03.2023
LPN
Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2015 - 10.2018
LPN
Golden Living Nursing Home
09.2014 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Somerset VoTech