Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Educated patients and families on prescribed medications, health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liberty Village of Maryville
10.2010 - 06.2011
Managed patient care through assessing patients' vital signs and blood glucose levels.
Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
05-2022
Practical Nursing
Kaskaskia College
East St Louis, IL
05-2010
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Patient assessments
Immunization administration
ADL assistance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liberty Village of Maryville
10.2010 - 06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant