Valerie Robertson, LPN
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in patient care and team collaboration. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans, mentor new staff, and improve patient outcomes through effective communication and adherence to HIPAA compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Excellence in Healthcare Staffing
10.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided compassionate support during procedures, ensuring patient emotional comfort.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improve service delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Emerald City Enhanced Services
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care activities between departments for enhanced service delivery.
- Implemented patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on best practices and procedural adherence.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving needs and feedback.
- Developed workflow improvements that increased efficiency in daily operations and patient management.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance overall patient safety and satisfaction measures.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- 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.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
LPN
MDC
01.2017 - 02.2026
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Working closely with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare providers, the Detox Nurse helps to create a holistic treatment approach. This collaborative effort ensures that both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction are addressed.
- Administer protocol detox medications
- Monitor COWS/CIWA
Education
LPN - Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
LPN
Excellence in Healthcare Staffing
10.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Emerald City Enhanced Services
12.2024 - Current
LPN
MDC
01.2017 - 02.2026
LPN - Nursing
Central Texas College