Kathleen weaver
Email: abpeq3@r.postjobfree.com
Address:
City: Thomasville
State: PA
Zip: 17364
Country: USA
Phone: 717-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Licensed Practical Nurse with 13 years experience and 1 year as CNA in long term care . Skilled in teamleading, medication adminstration,assessment skills,reporting to Doctors pt conditions,recording notes to charts which are on the computer, general nursing duties.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Hanover Practical nurse Program, Hanover PA 1/2001 to 6/1999 (LPN)
High School Dipolma from Hobe Sound Bible College, Hanover PA 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Christian day school, Hanover PA 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 13 years experience and 1 year as CNA in long term care . Skilled in teamleading, medication adminstration,assessment skills,reporting to Doctors pt conditions,recording notes to charts which are on the computer, general nursing duties.
Licenses
CPR certified through American Heart Association
licensed Practical nurse in the state of Pa--PN259696L
Skill Highlights
Geriatric treatment
Medical terminology
Supervisory duties
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Lab result evaluation
Patient evaluation/intervention
Problem resolution
Professional bedside manner
Patient positioning
Feeding assistance
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Insulin medication assistance
Diagnostic tools experience
Treatment of
Familiarity with disease management programs
Organizational skills
Hospice philosophy
Wound cleaning/care
Infection control standards
Flow sheet charting
Acute and rehabilitative care
Patient and family advocacy
Specimen collection/processing
Sterilization techniques
Wound care
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Committed to compliance reporting
Hospice philosophy understanding
Feeding assistance aptness
Body mechanics knowledge
Hematology testing aptitude
Organizational skills
Hospice philosophy
Wound cleaning/care
Infection control standards
Flow sheet charting
Patient and family advocacy
Sterilization techniques
Wound care
Medication administration expert
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Hospice philosophy understanding
Feeding assistance aptness
Hematology testing aptitude
Professional Experience
July 1999 to Current
CKVTBHC New Oxford, PA
LPN
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.Documented patient information obtained from interviews.Assisted patients with daily functions.Monitored fluid intake and output levels.Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Tested glucose and administered injections.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Education and Training
1999 Hanover Practical nurse Program Hanover, Pa
LPN LPN
1976 Hobe Sound Bible College Hobe Sound, Fla
Bachelor of Arts missions
1972 Christian day school Etters, Pa
High School Diploma general