Care Health LVN home health intake coordinator, pediatrics, geriatrics

PATRICIA COLBERT,LVN

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled career nursing professional

Experienced in Geriatrics, Hospice care, home health care, primary health care and pediatrics.

Established in Geriatric care:

Possesses strong assessment skills, including care and comfort of dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, stroke patients and those with debilitating conditions.

Promotes health and wellness to residents, including nutrition, exercise, and socialization.

Provides compassionate caring and support to patients and their families

Provides education to family regarding their loved ones progress.

Skilled in Gtube, Trachs, and wound care.

Administers medications and treatments as directed by Physician

Maintains accurate documentation of patient records, ensuring the utmost privacy and confidentiality.

EXPERIENCE

Premier Health Care 3-2015 to present

Provides skilled nursing care for fragile children

Educated parents and families, supports physician orders

Attends professional appointments …implements Physical therapy techniques at home and assists family to learn same.

Administers medications, respiratory treatments, suctioning of trachs, observes for any changes in behavior or physical being. Skilled support of seizure activity and documentation of such

Documents all patient care accurately and professionally providing utmost confidentiality

Pediatric Services of America 9-2013 to 3-2015

Provided skilled nursing care to pediatric and young adult fragile patients

Skills ranging from pulmonary, respiratory treatments, seizure control, G tubes, trachs,

oxygen administration, Physical therapy, and additional therapies specific to each patient.

Documented all Physician orders, administered medications, maintained accurate records.

Vitas Hospice Care 3-13 to 9-2013

Provided skilled end-of -life care for terminally ill patients, including comfort and medication, oxygen, and other palliative care, including trach and catheter care.

Provided needed emotional support for friends and family, educated loved ones during this difficult time for them. Interacted with patient compassionately.

Completed all necessary documents at time of passing, pronounced expiration to Physician, expedited arrangements for family…

Disposed of all medications according to company protocols.

Private Alzheimer’s patient, progressing to stroke care. 2009, 11-2012

Provided dementia care, nutritional needs, ADL’s, physical therapy and exercise to 93 yr old female patient. Patient’s family desired she stay in her own home. She did well and had cognitive improvement. Monitored medications carefully and documented all care.

Private cancer patient, in home care as family desired. 2006-2008

All ADL’s, medications, appointments, and emotional support for patient and family..

Private duty nursing positions in several states, for Alzheimer’s, and terminally ill children.

Director Patient Services Minor and James Clinic, Seattle, Wa..1988-2000

Patient/Physician liaison …provided staffing for reception, nursing and laboratory.

Hired and evaluated performances of staff. Mediated as necessary employee disagreements, logistical issues for clinic

Coordinated events, improved patient flow to obtain optimal time for Physicians/patients.

EDUCATION AND HONORS

Licensed Practical Nursing degree

Southwestern College, Creston, Iowa

4 point grade average, Merit Scholar.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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