LPN with extensive expertise in patient care and medical procedures. Proven ability to manage diverse patient needs across multiple healthcare environments, consistently achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Strong communication and problem-solving skills utilized in collaborative healthcare team settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Lincoln Hills Nursing Home
New Albany
05.2023 - Current
Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
Provided counseling services regarding chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
Performed catheterizations, maintaining high standards of care and hygiene.
Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
LPN Field Nurse
Rolling Hills Nursing Home
New Albany
03.2018 - 03.2023
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
LPN Field Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Jeffersonville, Indiana
01.2016 - 03.2019
Assited physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment.
Ensured regulatory compliance adherence to infection control guidelines and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease, self and wound management.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic and triage medical concerns.
Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance, improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem solving efforts.
Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
LPN Field Nurse
SACRED Heart Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
08.2012 - 03.2016
Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
Delivered wound care and managed dressing, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Assisted with admission , appointments, transfer, and discharges.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.