Patient-oriented nursing professional with 6 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in lonf term care and clinical settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Webster Healthcare
Cowen , WV
05.2022 - Current
Patient care: taking vital signs, administering medications and injections and performing other nursing duties.
Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
Administered medications orally or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition for 30-bed long term facility.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN Team Lead
The Cowen Clinic
Cowen, WV
06.2023 - 01.2024
Site supervisor: Provided clinical leadership and direction to the LPN team to ensure quality patient care.
Actively participated in the development of strategies for improving overall departmental operations.
Managed inventory control systems related to weekly supply orders.
Coordinated scheduling of shifts among the LPN team members according to workload demands.
Assisted with triaging patient by recording patient height, weight and other vital signs in patients files in the provider based and pain clinic settings.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Patient care coordinator and patient communications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Cowen Clinic
Cowen, WV
05.2021 - 06.2022
Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Triaged patients
Assessed patients and addressed their concerns with provider
Administered medications and injections as ordered by the provider.
Performed medical testing such as EKG, Urinalysis, COVID, RSV, Strep and Flu.
Assisted provider with in office procedures such as wart or cyst removal.
Patient communications
Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
CNA
Webster Healthcare
Cowen , WV
11.2019 - 05.2021
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
CNA
Summersville Regional Medical Center
Summersville, WV
05.2017 - 11.2019
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Fayette Institute of Technology
Fayetteville, WV
05-2021
Certificate - Nursing
Family Learning Center
Summersville, WV
05-2017
Skills
Wound Care
Vital signs monitoring
Patient evaluations
Patient Care
Medication Dispensing
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accomplishments
Graduated 3rd in my LPN class
Received 1st place in HOSA competition for Medical Law and Ethics