Megan Hochstatter

LPN Long Term Care

Allure Health

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.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
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.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.