BETSEY KRIGER

ad2a65@r.postjobfree.com 585-***-**** Batavia, NY 14020

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Skills

Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Healthcare Platforms

Patient Triaging

Samples Collection

Information Compiling and Auditing

Nursing Staff Supervision

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Patient Charting

Work Planning and Coordination

Vital Signs Recording

Medication Administration

Needs Assessment

Physical Stamina

Equipment Assembly

Conditions Reporting

Intravenous Medications

Conflict Resolution

Equipment Inspection

Patient Observation

Specimen Collection

Patient Positioning and Transporting

Performance Monitoring

Staff Supervision

Activities of Daily Living ADLs

Call Answering and Assistance

Care Planning and Modifications

Wound Dressing

Counting Narcotics

Caring for Wounds

Regulatory Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tracking Symptoms

Staff Direction and Task Delegation

Documenting Incidents

Educating Families

Assisting Physicians

Rehabilitation Techniques

Empathetic and Compassionate

Psychotropic Medication Knowledge

NY Licensed Practical Nurse

Experience

VA of Batavia Batavia, NY

LPN

01/1999 - 08/2021

Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.

Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.

Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.

Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.

Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.

Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.

Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.

Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.

Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.

Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.

Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.

Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.

Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.

Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.

Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.

Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.

Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.

Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.

Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.

Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.

Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.

Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.

Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.

Education and Training

Steuben Allegheny Boces Warsaw, NY

Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing

10/1983

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