Thomas Denton
Moweaqua
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and care plan development. Committed to delivering compassionate care and managing patient records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Shelby County Community Services
Shelbyville
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments in various home environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to supervisors.
- Assisted with wound care and other clinical procedures as needed.
- Managed patient records and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during visits.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, assessments, and treatments.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Provided counseling services regarding chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
- Advised patients on dietary requirements and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health status.
- 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.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Moweaqua Nursing Retirement Home
Moweaqua
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted patient assessments in various home environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during visits.
- Assisted with wound care and other clinical procedures as needed.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to supervisors.
- Managed patient records and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
LPN Field Nurse
Taylorville Care Center
Taylorville
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted patient assessments in various home environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to supervisors.
- Assisted with wound care and other clinical procedures as needed.
- Managed patient records and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during visits.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction, patient flows and general workflow efficiency.
- Conducted medical tests such as x-rays or electrocardiograms to diagnose medical conditions.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Life's Journey Senior Living
Taylorville
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams and families.
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured compliance with care protocols.
- Conducted health assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Developed care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices and facility procedures.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL12-2019
Associate of Science - Science
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL12-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care management
- Electronic medical record systems
- Patient education
Certification
- LPN
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Shelby County Community Services
01.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Moweaqua Nursing Retirement Home
10.2021 - 04.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Taylorville Care Center
05.2020 - 09.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Life's Journey Senior Living
02.2020 - 05.2020
LPN - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Associate of Science - Science
Richland Community College