Tina Pressley
Whitmire,SC
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care.
Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Analytical and strategic LPN with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Committed professional with 29 years of experience in clinical, long term care and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
Newberry, SC
10.2005 - 08.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. Applied and changed wound vacs as ordered.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Meditech to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Insert and maintain intravenous sites. Monitor for signs and symptoms of infiltration.
- Monitor blood products after bag spiked. Monitored for signs of adverse reactions.
- Administered care to general and Orthopedic surgical patients.
- Monitor pain pump medications for surgery patients.
- Monitor intake and output for congestive heart failure patients.
- Very much a team player.
- Always had great reviews. Nothing negative.
LPN
White Oak Manor Nursing Home
Newberry, SC
08.2001 - 10.2005
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, obtained lab work and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Software to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 42 geriatric patients each day with quality-driven support.
LPN Office Nurse
Palmetto Internal Medicine
Laurens, SC
01.1997 - 08.2001
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to physician, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
LPN
National Healthcare Of Clinton
Clinton, SC
06.1993 - 01.1997
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 42 geriatric patients each day with quality-driven support.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Newberry County Career Center
Newberry, SC06.1993
Skills
- Equipment Assembly
- Needs Assessment
- Conditions Reporting
- Intravenous Medications
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Procedure Explanation
- Wound Dressing
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Admission
- Sample Collection
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Hygiene Support
- Intramuscular Injections
- Seizure Precautions
- Operational Standards
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Equipment Disinfection
- Physician Support
- Catheter Monitoring
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Medical Histories
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Medical History Documenting
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Patient Management
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Feedback Acceptance
- Management Team Support
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Oral Conditions
- Medical Equipment Usage
- Seizure Disorders
- Outcomes Tracking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Postpartum Patient Care
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Patient Charting and Reporting
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Gastric Feeding Tubes
- Feeding Pumps
- Quality Assessments
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
10.2005 - 08.2021
LPN
White Oak Manor Nursing Home
08.2001 - 10.2005
LPN Office Nurse
Palmetto Internal Medicine
01.1997 - 08.2001
LPN
National Healthcare Of Clinton
06.1993 - 01.1997
Licensed Practical Nurse
Newberry County Career Center
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