Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Valerie Wagaman

Hanover,PA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Innovo Detox Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.

LPN

Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community
12.2001 - 10.2023
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Hanover Practical Nursing Program, Hanover, PA
07.2009

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical Documentation
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Catheter Care
  • End of life care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Clinical judgment
  • Family Communication
  • Breathing Treatments
  • EMR / EHR
  • Caregiving skills
  • Patient evaluations
  • Transcribing orders
  • ADL Assistance
  • Patient Intake
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Responsible and Dependable

Timeline

LPN - Innovo Detox Center
10.2023 - Current
LPN - Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community
12.2001 - 10.2023
Hanover Practical Nursing Program - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing
Valerie Wagaman