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Valerie Clarady

Piedmont

Summary

Accomplished LPN with extensive experience at Optimum HealthCare, excelling in patient advocacy and clinical documentation. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and compassionate care, significantly reducing hospital readmission rates. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and enhancing overall care quality.

Healthcare professional with strong foundation in patient care and private duty nursing. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, individualized care to patients, ensuring comfort and well-being. Known for excellent team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and consistent focus on achieving positive health outcomes. Key skills include patient assessment, medication administration, and patient advocacy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN, Private Duty

Optimum HealthCare
06.2016 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient well-being.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and health maintenance strategies for improved understanding.
  • Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions, reporting changes promptly to healthcare providers.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment for patients.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in private duty care delivery.
  • Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
  • Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
  • Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
  • Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
  • Established therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations across various age ranges and medical conditions.
  • Acted as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system when needed, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.
  • Managed wound care effectively, implementing appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any health concerns.
  • Developed and maintained strong rapport with patients and families, earning their trust and confidence in the nursing care provided.
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding patient care in challenging situations.
  • Improved patient care by developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, contributing valuable input for holistic patient care.
  • Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
  • Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth, and development to construct treatment plan.
  • Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
  • Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
  • Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
  • Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

LPN Phone Nurse

Prisma Health
08.2009 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop effective care plans.
  • Educated patients on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • 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.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • 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.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
  • Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records as directed by senior nurses.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of nursing practices.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

LPN Charge Nurse

Magnolia Manor of Greenville
03.2001 - 08.2009
  • Led emergency response initiatives, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 20 to 25 patients per day in 49-bed unit.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning strategies and providing thorough patient education.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
  • Coordinated patient assessments and care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
  • Trained and mentored new nurses, promoting professional development and teamwork.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement in staff practices.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in patient records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.

LPN Charge Nurse

Greenville County Disability Board (Thrive)
06.2001 - 06.2009
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
  • Coordinated patient assessments and care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
  • Trained and mentored new nurses, promoting professional development and teamwork.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement in staff practices.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in patient records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
  • Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 8 to 20 patients per day in 20-bed unit.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

Education

Associate of Arts - LPN

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
01-2001

High School Diploma -

WJ Keenan
Columbia SC
06-1981

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dementia care
  • Catheter care
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Feeding assistance
  • Gastrostomy care
  • Behavioral management
  • Oral hygiene
  • Geriatric care
  • Diabetes management
  • Pressure ulcer prevention
  • Continuing education
  • Seizure management
  • Post-surgical care
  • Physical assistance
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Home health nursing
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Physical assessment
  • Patient education
  • Compassionate care
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Medical documentation
  • Pressure ulcer management
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication administration
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Care plan development
  • Patient advocacy
  • ADL support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal care needs
  • Patient needs assessment
  • Family education
  • Medical records management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Diabetes care
  • Hospice care
  • Treatment coordination
  • Chronic disease management
  • Oxygen administration
  • Gastrostomy buttons experience
  • Passive range of motion
  • Medical records oversight
  • Client companionship
  • Feeding pumps
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Physical endurance
  • Personal errands management
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Multitasking
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • CPR certification
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Activities of daily living adls
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Relationship building
  • Patient support
  • Patient charting
  • Patient observation
  • Wound care
  • Physical assessments
  • Pain management
  • Immunization administration
  • Nursing intervention evaluations
  • Team building
  • Task prioritization

Timeline

LPN, Private Duty

Optimum HealthCare
06.2016 - Current

LPN Phone Nurse

Prisma Health
08.2009 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Greenville County Disability Board (Thrive)
06.2001 - 06.2009

LPN Charge Nurse

Magnolia Manor of Greenville
03.2001 - 08.2009

Associate of Arts - LPN

Greenville Technical College

High School Diploma -

WJ Keenan

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