Violet Tobin
117 RobinBrooke Blvd., Apt 2C,KY
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Humana, excelling in care planning and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication management and compassionate support. Skilled in clinical documentation and multidisciplinary team collaboration, ensuring quality care delivery and improved patient satisfaction. Committed to fostering strong relationships with clients and families.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager
Humana
Louisville, KY
01.2015 - 11.2020
Caregiver/HHA
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Frankfort, KY
10.2010 - 11.2014
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients, enhancing daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility, personal hygiene, and medication management, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals for effective client support.
- Monitored client health status, documenting changes and reporting concerns to appropriate stakeholders promptly.
- Implemented strategies to improve communication between clients and families, fostering stronger relationships.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments, promoting adherence to treatment plans among clients.
- Evaluated care processes regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
LPN/Staff Nurse
Kensington Manor Health and Rehab.
Elizabethtown, KY
04.2008 - 08.2009
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to medical staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and addressing emotional needs effectively.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting best practices in patient care and safety procedures.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency of daily operations within the nursing unit.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
LPN/Staff Nurse
Summerfirld Health and Rehabilitation
Shively, Kentucky
08.2003 - 07.2007
- Followed MD orders, administered medication and performed wound care treatment according to doctor’s orders.
- Monitored care performed by the CNAs, and assisted as needed.
- Administered parental feeding and medication as ordered.
- Kept up patient care plans, and medication records.
- Documented accordingly.
LPN/Staff Nurse
Woodland Terrace Health Care And Rehab
Elizabethtown, KY
01.2000 - 07.2003
- Administered medication and wound treatments according to the MD orders.
- Monitored CNA interaction with patient care an assisted as needed.
- Administered parental feedings and medication according to Dr orders.
- Kept up patient care plans.
- Documented as needed.
LPN/ Staff Nurse
Summerfield Health and Rehab
Shively, Kentucky
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Administered medication and performed wound and treatment care according to MD orders.
- Monitored CNA interaction between patient and CNA and assisted as needed.
- Administered parental feedings and medication according to doctor’s orders.
- Kept up patient care plans.
- Documented as needed.
LPN Charge Nurse
Morningside House Nursing Home
The Bronx, NY
08.1992 - 08.1998
- Administered medication and wound and treatment care according to Dr’s orders.
- Performed parental and IV treatment and medication as prescribed by Doctor.
- Monitored CNA activity between patient and assisted as needed.
- Kept up patient care plans accordingly.
- Documented as accordingly.
LPN Field Nurse
Partners In Care Inc.
NYC, NY
11.1990 - 07.1998
- Followed Dr ordered accordingly
- Assisted patient and family in helping patient to remain in home as per patient’s wishes.
- Administered medication and treatments as per Dr’s instructions.
- Documented in patient’s chart accordingly.
- Reported changes in patient’s condition to family and agency supervisor and doctor.
LPN/Staff Nurse
Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
The Bronx, NY
01.1990 - 08.1992
- Administer medication and wound/treatment according to Dr’s orders.
- Monitor CNA and patient care activities and assist as needed.
- Administer parental feedings and treatments as per Dr order.
- Document as needed.
- Report changes in patient’s condition to doctor and nurse supervisor.
HHA/HomeMaker
People Care Inc.
NYC, NY
06.1984 - 12.1989
- Assisted patient in living independently within their own home.
- Followed orders of Md and agency supervisors.
- Assisted with activities of daily living.
- Shopped, prepared meals, and light housework/ laundry as needed.
- Accompanied to/ from medical appointments.’
- Documented and reported changes in patient condition to family and agency supervisor.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LPN Nurse
School of Practical Nursing/ Hospital For Special Surgery
NYC, NY01.1990
Skills
- Care planning
- Case assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Service coordination
- Medication reviews
- Medical chart documentation
- Patient education
- Workflow coordination
- Program management
- Policy adherence
- Quality improvement
- Resource utilization
- ADL support
- Referral management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Volunteer management
- Treatment management
- Incapacitation care
- Care quality assessments
- Discharge planning
- Outcome assessment
- Care transitions
- Client assessment
- Patient & family support
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA guidelines
- Records management
- Decision-making
- Schedule management
- Patient education and counseling
- Care delivery
- Patient advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff supervision
- Patient safety
- Patient relations
- Process implementation
- Clinical staff management
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Organizational goal development
Certification
- HHA/Homemaker
- LPN Licensure
- Venipuncture Certificate
Timeline
Care Manager
Humana
01.2015 - 11.2020
Caregiver/HHA
Home Instead Senior Care Home
10.2010 - 11.2014
LPN/Staff Nurse
Kensington Manor Health and Rehab.
04.2008 - 08.2009
LPN/Staff Nurse
Summerfirld Health and Rehabilitation
08.2003 - 07.2007
LPN/Staff Nurse
Woodland Terrace Health Care And Rehab
01.2000 - 07.2003
LPN/ Staff Nurse
Summerfield Health and Rehab
08.1998 - 08.2000
LPN Charge Nurse
Morningside House Nursing Home
08.1992 - 08.1998
LPN Field Nurse
Partners In Care Inc.
11.1990 - 07.1998
LPN/Staff Nurse
Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
01.1990 - 08.1992
HHA/HomeMaker
People Care Inc.
06.1984 - 12.1989
Associate of Applied Science - LPN Nurse
School of Practical Nursing/ Hospital For Special Surgery