Medical Nurse

RF Rachel Fant

217-***-**** E: ************@*****.***

Zion, IL 62526

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 5+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.

SKILLS Patient Management

Patient Care

Chronic Disease Management

Transcribing Orders

Rehabilitation Techniques

Maintaining nutrition

Medical Records Management

Caregiving skills

Infection Control and Aseptic

Procedures

HIPAA Compliance

Dementia Knowledge

Infection Control

Documenting intake

Notifying family members

Medical office administration

WORK HISTORY LPN 10/2016 to CURRENT

HSHS St.Mary Decatur, IL

Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.

Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.

Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.

Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.

Conducted 9 patient assessments per shift to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.

Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.

Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care. Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.

Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.

LPN 01/2016 to 04/2020

Primrose Decatur, IL

Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.

Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses. LPN 04/2016 to 10/2016

Hshs Medical Group Decatur, IL

Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.

Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.

Documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans. LPN 07/2015 to 01/2016

Crossing Healthcare Decatur, IL

Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals. Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

EDUCATION GED 05/2010

Macon Adult Program, Decatur, IL

LPN Nursing 07/2015

CASPN, Springfield IL

CERTIFICATIONS Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

First Aid/CPR Certified

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