Wendy Dennison
License Practical Nurse
Dalzell,SC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Committed professional with 22 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Pruitt Health
Aiken, SC
10.2021 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Role as Charge Nurse to give direction to CNA and fellow nursing.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
LPN
South Georgia Medical Center
Valdosta, GA
09.2006 - 05.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Fellowship Senior Living
Valdosta, GA
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Supervised staff to care for patients and assist family with their needs.
- Gave input of how to better facility at monthly meetings. Also how to improve staff moral.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN
Valdosta State Prison
Valdosta, GA
03.2004 - 11.2008
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Completed doctors orders.
LPN
Renal Care
Valdosta, GA
08.2002 - 09.2008
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- To administer dialysis treatments to began and end treatment. Give medications and administer blood.
- Keep track of daily weights and report to doctor.
- Educate on renal diet and the importance of maintaining a renal diet.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lowndes High School
Valdosta, GA 07.1997 - 07.1997
No Degree -
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Milledgeville, GA 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valdosta Technical College
Valdosta, GA 07.2002 - 07.2002
No Degree - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA 05.2001 -
No Degree - Nursing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Peritoneal dialysis and Hemodialysis dialysis certified.
- Trainer in nursing skills.
- Nominated for Daisy Award 4 times at South Georgia Medical Center.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
LPN
Pruitt Health
10.2021 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Fellowship Senior Living
08.2008 - 10.2010
LPN
South Georgia Medical Center
09.2006 - 05.2021
LPN
Valdosta State Prison
03.2004 - 11.2008
LPN
Renal Care
08.2002 - 09.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valdosta Technical College
07.2002 - 07.2002
No Degree -
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
05.2001 -
No Degree - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
05.2001 -
No Degree - Nursing
Valdosta State University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Lowndes High School
07.1997 - 07.1997
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