Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at Veterans Affairs, excelling in medication administration and offering unparalleled support to patients and families. Achieved a significant reduction in medication errors through meticulous attention to detail and robust patient assessments. Known for exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and enhancing patient satisfaction. Continuously seeks professional development to improve care quality.
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Yvonne Bruce
Newark
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Winchester Garden
LPN
01.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
South Mountain Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
LPN
06.2021 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Veterans Affairs
LPN
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Lincoln Technical InstituteIselin, NJ
LPN from Nursing
06.2019
University Overview
- Honoree of [Honor Name]
- Dean's List [Semester and Year]
- Honor Roll [Semester and Year]
- [Number] GPA 3.56
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- Nursing ethics
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Disease prevention
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Patient care
- Family communication
- Caregiving skills
- Documenting intake
- Geriatric care
- ADL assistance
Timeline
LPN
Veterans Affairs
08.2024 - Current
LPN
Winchester Garden
01.2023 - 08.2024
LPN
South Mountain Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2021 - 08.2024
Lincoln Technical Institute
LPN from Nursing
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