ZoAnn Trumbull
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with35 plus years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients,their families, caregivers and coworkers to meet patient care goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Bethany Meadows Assisted Living
Brandon , SD
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
LPN Office Nurse
North Central Hearth Patio And Barbecue Association
Sioux Falls , SD
06.2015 - 05.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Participated in continuing education activities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
LPN Office Nurse
Richardson Family Medicine
Sioux Falls , SD
03.2010 - 06.2015
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Managed medications for multiple patients simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy prior to delivering them to the physician.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop treatment plans tailored to individual needs of each patient.
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and their families in times of need.
- Monitored any changes in the condition of the patient closely and reported it immediately.
- Administered prescribed medications timely while monitoring side effects or reactions.
- Participated in continuing education activities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
- Measured patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure each day.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Education
LPN
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05-1985
Skills
- End of life care
- Samples collection
- Documenting incidents
- Tracking symptoms
- Counting narcotics
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EKG administration
- Tuberculosis testing
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Educating families
- Caregiving skills
- Vital signs
- Caring for wounds
- Patient relationship building
- Charting and recording
- Patient evaluations
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Patient triaging
- Behavioral assessment
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- HIPAA protocols
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- BLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Bethany Meadows Assisted Living
06.2023 - 11.2024
LPN Office Nurse
North Central Hearth Patio And Barbecue Association
06.2015 - 05.2023
LPN Office Nurse
Richardson Family Medicine
03.2010 - 06.2015
- BLS Certified
LPN
Southeast Technical Institute
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