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Vicki Helmuth

Saint Thomas,PA

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 25+ years of Nursing experience, including Dementia Care, supervisory skills and acute care. Dependable member of the care team with excellent communication, prioritization, multitasking abilities with sound judgement, compassionate care and excellent critical thinking skills.


Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Processing Technician

Curaleaf
03.2021 - Current

Ethanol Extraction of Medical Cannabis biomass

Operation/Troubleshot of Delta Cup 15

Winterization Process

Filter Cannabis oil

Operation/Troubleshot of Rotovaps for Ethanol recovery

Accurate documentation of biomass weights and accurate documentation MJ Freeway

LPN Office Nurse

Keystone Behavioral Health
04.2019 - 02.2021

Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations

Answered/returned calls and determined proper course of care

Utilized critical thinking skills to asses complex situations and implemented interventions when needed

Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other members of the care team

Maintained patients charts and medical records in EMR software

Assisted with collection, labeling and timely processing of urine specimens for drug and pregnancy tests and collection of oral swabs for Genesight testing

Obtain and record patient vital signs and identify issues

Administer IM medications ordered by physician to be given in the office setting

Schedule patient appointments and patient referrals

LPN Charge Nurse

The Shook Home And Quarters
06.2018 - 03.2019

Administered medications as ordered by physician within DOH guidelines/regulations

Various wound/skin care treatments as ordered by physician

Accurate documentation in residents EMR

Transcribing Orders

Oversee CNA's daily assignments

Effective communication with residents, families, physician and other care team members

Record resident intake/output

Foley cath care and oxygen therapy

Obtain residents vital signs and identify issues

Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and implement interventions when needed



LPN Charge Nurse,

Forest Park Nursing And Rehab Center
06.1995 - 06.2018

Oversee daily assignments of CNA's

Assist CNA's and other coworkers as needed to ensure residents received the appropriate care

Administer residents medications as ordered by physician and remain compliance with DOH guidelines/regulations

Various wound/skin care treatments as ordered and assist wound nurse during rounds to identify issues and implement treatments/interventions

Tracheostomy, peg tube, foley cath care and oxygen therapy

IV care and fluids

Assist with resident admissions and discharges

Obtain and label specimens

2 years experience as Care Plan Coordinator, Restorative Nurse Supervisor and RNAC backup

Prior authorization for residents psychoactive medications

Dementia Care Charge Nurse

Obtain and record resident vital signs/weights and identify issues

Accurate documentation in residents EMR

Transcribing Orders

Conducted new employee orientation back safety and safe/proper transferring of residents

Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and implement interventions when needed

Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians and other members of the care team

Provided comfort and support to residents and families


LPN

Leader Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.1994 - 06.1995

Administer medications as ordered by physician within compliance of DOH guidelines/regulations

Various wound/skin care treatments

Peritoneal dialysis, weighing and accurate recording, mixing Heparin if needed and accurately documenting

Tracheostomy, peg tube and oxygen therapy

Accurate documentation in residents paper record



CNA

Leader Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.1992 - 02.1994

Assisted residents with personal hygiene, oral care and Activities of Daily Living

Assisted and ensured safe transfers of residents to and from chairs/toilet, in and out of bed and assisted with ambulation

Obtained residents weights and vital signs and reported to nurse

Answered call bells in a timely manner

Assisted residents with proper nutrition and hydration

Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to residents and their families



Education

Diploma/License - Practical Nursing

Franklin County Vocational Technical School
Chambersburg, PA
02.1994

High School Diploma -

Chambersburg Area Senior High School
Chambersburg, PA
06.1992

Skills

EMR software

Medication administration

Wound/skin care

Care Planning

Prioritizing and Multitasking

Compassionate Care

Tracheostomy Care

Supervisory skills

Timeline

Lab Processing Technician

Curaleaf
03.2021 - Current

LPN Office Nurse

Keystone Behavioral Health
04.2019 - 02.2021

LPN Charge Nurse

The Shook Home And Quarters
06.2018 - 03.2019

LPN Charge Nurse,

Forest Park Nursing And Rehab Center
06.1995 - 06.2018

LPN

Leader Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.1994 - 06.1995

CNA

Leader Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.1992 - 02.1994

Diploma/License - Practical Nursing

Franklin County Vocational Technical School

High School Diploma -

Chambersburg Area Senior High School
Vicki Helmuth