Tina Hooks
South Beloit
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and independent living environments. Strong clinical judgment with proven ability to manage complex resident needs, medication administration, and regulatory compliance. Committed to delivering compassionate, resident-centered care while promoting safety, team collaboration, and continuity of care in long-term care settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN STAFF NURSE
Cedar Crest Nursing Facility
Janesville, WI
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician's orders and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patients' specific needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care outcomes and safety.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices for patient care and facility policies.
- 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, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients and families while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- 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.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
LPN STAFF NURSE
Beloit Health and Rehab
Beloit, WI
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, making physician appointments, following up with with physicians on patients for medications or post procedure.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Education
Nursing Education
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI09-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Quality assurance
- Caring for wounds
- Empathetic and compassionate
Timeline
LPN STAFF NURSE
Cedar Crest Nursing Facility
11.2023 - Current
LPN STAFF NURSE
Beloit Health and Rehab
10.2022 - 12.2023
Nursing Education
Davenport University