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Terra Barnett

Indianapolis

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with 20 plus years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing long term care, acute, and assisted living. Accomplished practical nurse who proudly maintains a highly productive, efficient and quality-driven environment at all times.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

ATC Healthcare
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Communicare
02.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • 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.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shift Key
01.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Myshyft
11.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • 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.

Qualified Medication Aide

Shift Key
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
  • Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.

Qualified Medication Aide

ATC Healthcare
03.2018 - 01.2023
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.

Qualified Medication Aide

Hamilton Trace
02.2018 - 05.2022

Responsible for the administration of medication, documentation of patient records, vitals, limited treatment's patient care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Heights Cardon
05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Customer Service, Assisting Families.
  • Feeding and grooming residents.
  • Assisting rehabilitation and long term care patients.
  • Charting residents activity of daily living.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Castleton Healthcare
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Feeding and grooming residents.
  • Assisting rehabilitation and long term care patients.
  • Charting resident's activity of daily living.

Westminister Village
06.2015 - 01.2016
  • Certified Nursing Assistant.
  • Feeding and grooming residents.
  • Assisting rehabilitation and long term care patient.
  • Charting resident's activity of daily living.
  • Customer service, Assisting families.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Decatur Township Rehabilitation
05.2012 - 07.2015
  • Assuring the safety and cleanliness of residents through out the night.
  • Charting resident's activities regarding daily living g.
  • Overseeing the completion of night shift cleaning duties.

HCR Manorcare at Summertrace
12.2012 - 12.2014
  • Certified Nursing Assistance.
  • Feeding and grooming residents.
  • Assisting rehabilitation and long term care patients.
  • Charting activity of daily living.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Century Villa Rehabilitation
02.2009 - 11.2009
  • Feeding, showering, taking vitals, preparing for bed, ambulating.
  • Assisting rehabilitation and long term care patients.
  • Charting activity of daily living.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Millers Merry Manor
11.2004 - 03.2006
  • Caring for the elderly in a long term care facility.
  • Feeding, showering, taking vitals, preparing for bed and ambulating.
  • Charting activity of daily living.
  • Receptionist which included assisting administrator, office management, answering. phones and assisting families as needed.

Home Health Support Associate

Normal Life of Indiana
05.2004 - 10.2004
  • Caring for the mentally disabled.
  • Transporting clients.
  • Administering Medication.

Education

Ivy Tech College
Indianapolis, IN

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ohio Medical Career College
Dayton, OH
11.2022

Qualified Medication Aide - Nursing

Mary Riggs Neighborhood Center
Indianapolis, IN
2018

Medical Insurance Billing & Coding - Medical Insurance Billing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kokomo, IN
03.2010

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana
Kokomo, IN
2004

High School Diploma - undefined

Kokomo High School
Kokomo, IN
1998

Skills

  • clients, Customer Service, Medical Billing, Administering Medication, Nursing, office management, Patient Care, Coding, Receptionist, rehabilitation, safety, phones, taking vitals

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Communicare
02.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shift Key
01.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Myshyft
11.2022 - Current

Qualified Medication Aide

Shift Key
11.2020 - 01.2023

Qualified Medication Aide

ATC Healthcare
03.2018 - 01.2023

Qualified Medication Aide

Hamilton Trace
02.2018 - 05.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Heights Cardon
05.2016 - 02.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Castleton Healthcare
07.2015 - 08.2016

Westminister Village
06.2015 - 01.2016

HCR Manorcare at Summertrace
12.2012 - 12.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Decatur Township Rehabilitation
05.2012 - 07.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Century Villa Rehabilitation
02.2009 - 11.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Millers Merry Manor
11.2004 - 03.2006

Home Health Support Associate

Normal Life of Indiana
05.2004 - 10.2004

Licensed Practical Nurse

ATC Healthcare

Ivy Tech College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Ohio Medical Career College

Qualified Medication Aide - Nursing

Mary Riggs Neighborhood Center

Medical Insurance Billing & Coding - Medical Insurance Billing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana

High School Diploma - undefined

Kokomo High School
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