Victoria Holt
Hillsboro,TN
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive LPN with excellent bedside manner and clinical skills. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in Physical Rehabilitation and Pediatric Primary Care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Vanderbilt Integrated Pediatrics
Tullahoma, TN
03.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
- 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.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN
TrustPoint Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
03.2019 - 03.2024
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Administered patient care to patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Patient Care Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Murfreesboro, TN03-2016
Skills
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Educating families
- Counting narcotics
- Caring for wounds
- Regulatory requirements
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Documenting incidents
- Colostomy care familiarity
- CPR certified
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Self-discipline
- Patient-oriented
- De-escalation and restraint (HWC) training
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Compassionate care
Timeline
LPN
Vanderbilt Integrated Pediatrics
03.2024 - Current
LPN
TrustPoint Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2024
Patient Care Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Certificates
BLS Certified