Vickie Miller
Clinton,IA
Summary
Dedicated LPN brings 17-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/HHA/DSP
New Choices Inc.
Davenport, IA
04.2010 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Team.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LPN
Community Care Inc.
DeWitt, Ia 52742, Iowa
06.1998 - 04.2003
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, injections and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Clinton Community College
Clinton, IA05.2002
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, IA05.1977
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Responsible
- Data Entry
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Planning and Coordination
- PPE Compliance
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
LPN/HHA/DSP
New Choices Inc.
04.2010 - Current
LPN
Community Care Inc.
06.1998 - 04.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Clinton Community College
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School