Valerie Hammett
Eolia
Summary
I am looking for the opportunity to work for a successful company to further my career in the nursing field.
Compassionate LPN Office Nurse known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, medication administration, and health education. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring optimal patient support and office workflow.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Ralls County Health Department
New London
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Educated patients on proper wound care techniques following surgery or injury.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Administered prescribed medications timely while monitoring side effects or reactions.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
LPN Unit Manager
Sugar Creek
Troy
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Evaluated quality of care provided to patients through chart reviews and surveys.
- Monitored patient progress, identified problems, and implemented corrective action plans.
- Planned and coordinated patient care activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
Lpn
Camp Aveary
Troy
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
LPN
Ralls County Health Department
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Responsibilities include wound care, wound vac, vaccinations, TB testing, labs, inserting and caring for urinary catheters, blood coagulation, collecting blood and urine specimens, complying with physicians and orders, injections, vitals, flu clinic, and electronic charting.
LPN
Aviary
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsibilities include medication administration, injections, blood draws, vitals, flow chart, blood sugars, and charting.
LPN
NECAC
07.2011 - 03.2016
- Responsibilities include assessments, filling medi-planners, complying with physicians and orders, blood draws, injections, and vitals.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Pike lincoln technical center
01.2009
Skills
- Assessments
- Patient Care
- Vitals
- IV Certified
- HIPPA Compliance
- CPR Certified
- BLC Certified
- Charting
- Collecting Specimens (Blood/Urine)
- Monitoring Patients
- Wound Vac Certification
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Assist with Family Support
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Laboratory specimen handling
- Wound care education
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Nursing documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- HIPAA protocols
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient education
- Observe patients
- Administer medications
- CPR certification
References
References will be made available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Ralls County Health Department
12.2022 - 04.2024
LPN Unit Manager
Sugar Creek
02.2021 - 11.2022
Lpn
Camp Aveary
01.2020 - 09.2020
LPN
Ralls County Health Department
07.2018 - 09.2019
LPN
Aviary
04.2017 - 09.2017
LPN
NECAC
07.2011 - 03.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Pike lincoln technical center
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