Victoria Von Kaenel
PALMETTO
Summary
Currently working as an RN in home health, since July 2024.
30 years experience in nursing as an LPN, primarily in skilled nursing facilities, 2 years in assisted living and the last 7 years in home health.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Sunrise Home Health Services
07.2023 - Current
- Admitting, discharging, recertified and resumptions of care for patients in the home health care setting.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
LPN
Sunrise Home Health
12.2016 - 07.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
LPN
Ashton Place Assisted Living
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
LPN
The Moorings Of Arlington Heights
07.1994 - 07.2005
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL06.2023
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Wound Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Diabetes Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Planning
- Vaccine Administration
- Patient Management
- Medical Assessment
- Chart Updating
- ADL Assistance
- Intravenous Therapy
- Relationship Building
Certification
BLS from American Heart Association
Timeline
RN
Sunrise Home Health Services
07.2023 - Current
LPN
Sunrise Home Health
12.2016 - 07.2023
LPN
Ashton Place Assisted Living
01.2015 - 01.2017
LPN
The Moorings Of Arlington Heights
07.1994 - 07.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing