Wendy Love
Richmond,VA
Summary
Hardworking Dialysis Nurse assesses, plans, develops, implements and evaluates nursing programs, departments and clinical areas. Enthusiastic and driven with desire to provide high level of compassion in patient care to improve overall outcomes. Seasoned LPN with expertise in nursing care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
06.2005 - Current
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Oversee administration of Hemodialysis in addition to assess and administer medications.
- Utilized automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN
Vibra
03.2009 - 06.2011
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
LPN
Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing
05.2008 - 03.2009
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Education
LPN LICENSE - NURSING
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA11.2003
High School Diploma -
Mamaroneck High School
Mamaroneck, NY06.1982
Skills
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Infection Control Measures
- Operational Procedures
- Machine Monitoring
- Patient Medical Histories
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Hemodialysis Treatment
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Emergency Response
Timeline
LPN
Vibra
03.2009 - 06.2011
LPN
Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing
05.2008 - 03.2009
LPN Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
06.2005 - Current
LPN LICENSE - NURSING
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
High School Diploma -
Mamaroneck High School
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