Patient Care Home

CONTACT

Address : Cockeysville, MD *****

Phone : 410-***-****

Email : ***********@*****.***

SKILLS

• Patient assessments

• Documentation and reporting

• Medication administration

• Patient care oversight

• Electronic charting

• Quick problem solver

• Performing patient intakes

• Calm and level-headed under duress

• Able to lift 50+ pounds

• Patient education

• Wound care

• Medication and IV administration

• Wound cleaning/care expertise

• Interpersonal communication

• Care Planning and Modifications

• Recording Vital Signs

• Wound Dressing

• Patient Medical Histories

• Catheter Monitoring

• Pulse Oximetry Tracking

• Sterile Procedures and Techniques

• Tracheotomy Tubes

• Gastrostomy Tube Care

• Intramuscular Injections

• Sample Collection

• Cerebrovascular Accidents

• Hygiene Support

• Physician Support

• Medication Side Effect Knowledge

• Tracheostomy Care

• Tracking Symptoms

• Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional skills, clinical knowledge, and sound judgement developed over a 33 year career. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong clinical and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in either in-home or fast-paced, unpredictable and/or stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and families. WORK HISTORY

LPN Visiting Nurse, 08/2019 to Current

Mercy Stella Maris - 2300 Dulaney Valley Rd Lutherville Md 21093 Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

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Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

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• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

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Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

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• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

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• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

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Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

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Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

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Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.

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Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

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Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

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Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

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Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

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• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to SHELBY LYNN PAINTER

• Patient Care and Monitoring

• Medical Equipment Usage

• Pressure Wound Treatment

• Gastric Feeding Tubes

• Height and Weight Measurement

• Dementia Knowledge and Care

• HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance

• Patient Charting and Reporting

• Lab Specimens and Collections

Nurse Volunteer, 06/2013 to 08/2019

Volunteer

Staff Nurse, Rehabilitation & Emergency Department, 01/2004 to 08/2013

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

evaluate needs and deliver care.

Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

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Participated in continuing education programs and LPN/Nursing workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge year round

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Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patient and monitored responses

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Conducted patient assessment to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care

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• Reached out to patient to convey lab results and provide care instructions Documented all therapies, including wound care and blood sugar to keep Physician up-to-date

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Coordinated care with physicians to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services

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• Counseled patient, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated physicians with observations and concerns

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• Provided skilled direct nursing care to patient

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects

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Delivered high level of Nursing care for up to 12 patients in Rehabilitation unit and 3 in ER

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

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Performed all aspects of Nursing admit/discharges, including patient intake information, medical histories, current symptoms, current diagnoses, patient teaching, and vital signs

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Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education

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Administered all aspects of patient care to Rehab and ER patients by initiating acute and Emergency care, preventative and/or rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), administering all medications, performing treatments ordered (including Trach and Vent care), transporting to PT/OT/SLP, positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support

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Worked with healthcare team, including 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

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

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Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds

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Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in Rehab Unit and Emergency room to Nursing Supervisor

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• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment Weekend Nursing Supervisor, 01/1995 to 12/2001

Genesis Health Ventures

procedures

Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 12 patients per day

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

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Delivered Specific Nursing care to Psychiatric patients, and patients with Eating Disorders as needed

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• Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions

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Performed Nursing tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations

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Completed checklists at beginning and end of shifts to promote positive work environment and smooth shift transitions

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Investigated and reported all accidents fully, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff

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Initiated and monitored preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to deliver exceptional care to every patient

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Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care

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• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors

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Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards

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• Performed Psychiatric Nursing care and interventions Performed all aspects of Long Term Skilled Nursing care, inluding but not limited to Trach care, Vent care, Dialysis (CAPD), wound care, HIV/AIDS, Diabetic teaching

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Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses

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Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns

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Managed a team of 4-6 registered nurses, 3-4 licensed practical nurses and 12 + certified nursing assistants

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Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors

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• Ensured HIPAA rules and regulations were carefully followed Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person

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Ensured the correct number of staff was maintained to meet budget parameters while ensuring high levels of patient care and safety

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Provided patients with direct nursing care in two units along with Supervision of Facility every weekend

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• Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment EDUCATION

Diploma in Nursing : Nursing

Johnston School Of Nursing - Baltimore, MD

Healthcare/Nursing/Basic Life Support

CPR/BLS

Nursing

The Community College of Baltimore County - Catonsville And Essex, MD

Nursing

Wayne County Community College District - Detroit, MI

• Graduated 1989

• Ranked in Top 1% of class

• Honor Recipient Johnston School Of Nursing

• 4.0 GPA

• Honor Roll entire program

Completes different Continuing Education Units in Nursing every week to two weeks in NurseCE4less

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CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed in State Of Maryland LP25004

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1989 to present

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