Quality Assurance Medical

Lorre Sproat

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Address:

City: Dauphin

State: PA

Zip: 17018

Country: USA

Phone: 717-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a long term care enviroment. Six years experience.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from HACC, Harrisburg PA 1/2001 to 12/2004 (nursing)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a long term care enviroment. Six years experience.

Licenses

CPR certified

Skill Highlights

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Culturally sensitive

Strong medical ethicsEnthusiastic caregiver

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Infection control standards expert

Flow sheet charting

Mobility assistance

Colostomy care familiarity

Body mechanics knowledge

Professional Experience

March 2006 to January 2012

Bethany Village Mechanicsburg, Pa

LPN

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.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.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

March 2005 to May 2006

Colonial Park Care Center Harrisburg, Pa

LPN

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.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.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Education and Training

2004 HACC Harrisburg, Pa

certificate nursing

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