Danielle M. Walton, LPN

***** ******* ***** • South Lyon, MI 48178 • 248-***-**** • acytj5@r.postjobfree.com

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Six years’ experience in skilled nursing/rehabilitation centers and private duty nursing, with emphasis on gerontology and dementia care; four years of hospice and palliative care experience.

Works effectively with all levels of staff, patients and families. Culturally sensitive and aware of the needs of special populations; patient, caring, and empathic.

Proficient with Patient Centered care model.

Adheres to established safety policies and protocols, patient confidentiality/HIPAA, and strong advocate for patient rights; adheres to all prescribed infection control procedures.

Attends and participates in professional development and in-service training to keep abreast of current practices and to maintain licensure.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE - Livonia, MI

Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing (2008)

Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society

STATE OF MICHIGAN

License # 470-***-****

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FELICIAN SISTERS OF NORTH AMERICA- ST.JOESPH CARE CENTER-Livonia, MI 2013 - 2015 LPN/Medication Nurse

Provide direct care to “Sisters” retired from religious life residing at St. Joseph care center, including medication administration, and activities of daily living- personal hygiene, dressing, meals, transfers, ambulation, and range of-motion exercises. Transportation/ambulation assists to & from physical therapy and or activities.

Supervise & work with Nurse Assistants to provide patient centered care, while collaborating time management skills with interdisciplinary team. Monitor baseline vital signs, reporting any deviation to the attending physician; administer medications, continually assess and evaluate resident care plans for efficacy and implement any new physician orders or changes.

Monitor baseline vital signs, reporting any deviation to the attending physician; administer medications, continually assess and evaluate resident care plans for efficacy and implement any new physician orders or changes.

OAKWOOD SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER-Dearborn, MI 2012 - 2013

LPN/Charge Nurse

Supervise and delegate responsibilities for five nursing assistants - monitor activities to ensure that assigned tasks are completed and patients are receiving the appropriate care.

Monitor baseline vital signs, reporting any deviation to the attending physician; administer medications, continually assess and evaluate resident care plans for efficacy and implement any new physician orders or changes.

Answer call lights and provide assistance with activities of daily living - personal hygiene, dressing, meals, transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises.

ANGELA HOSPICE - Livonia, MI 2010 - 2011

LPN - Care Center

Provided direct care for end-of-life hospice and palliative care for patients of all ages within a clinical care center environment; educated patients and their families on stages of hospice/end-of-life issues and provided emotional support.

Utilized an interdisciplinary team approach to care, and referred specific patient/family needs to the appropriate team member (social work, pastoral care, etc.); worked closely with physicians, nursing staff, nurse practitioners and other related staff to continually assess, plan and implement care.

Documented medication administration and palliative treatments and updated patient charts/care plans.

Supervised and administered tasks to four nursing assistants; followed up throughout each shift to make sure that patient and family needs were being met.

THE MEDICAL TEAM - Flint, MI 2009 - 2010

LPN/Manager of Personal Care Services

Provided private duty care in residential and independent/assisted living facilities; tailored services for each patient based on individual needs and budget.

Generated nursing assessments and a written plan of care, and implemented hands-on care according to plan (activities of daily living, hygiene, dressing, toileting, medication, meals, ambulation, transfer, etc.); immediately notified nursing supervisors of any change in status or condition.

Supervised and directed unlicensed personnel such as home health aides, assistants and family members/companions.

MARYWOOD NURSING CARE CENTER - Livonia, MI 2009

LPN/Charge Nurse

Offered competent nursing care to skilled nursing/rehab, long term care, dementia/Alzheimer’s, and ventilator dependent patients - medication administration, prescribed treatments, documentation/ updating patient charts.

Educated and supervised nursing assistants - demonstrating appropriate techniques and ensuring that all nursing assistant staff utilized standard precautions and infection control procedures.

Assessed and addressed the needs and concerns of residents and their families quickly; provided referrals to other departments or staff member when needed.