Registered Nurse Home Health
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EVIE HOWARD, LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 32+ years of experience delivering patient-focused care and developing relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and patients. Highly organized and able to multitask while allowing nursing staff to work together toward positive results. Effectively coordinated patient care during staff shortages and dealt appropriately with patient concerns and family anxieties. Offered assistance with complex medical issues and provided caring patient interaction.
RELEVENT PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2018 – Present Opal at Music City Assisted Living Nashville, TN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Develop and implement treatment plans as per instructions of the treating consultant
Assess patients nursing needs and responds to the same efficiently
Take patients medical history and maintain medical charts
Initiated a revision in record keeping and logging narcotics which minimized error and improved efficiency.
Provided bedside care and mobility assistance
Communicated with the consulting doctor and patient's family regularly regarding patient's condition
March 2012 – November 2018 Fulfillment Tender Care Nashville, TN
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Provide direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients, including tracheostomy care, based on nursing standards and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse designee
Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services to patients/clients and families/caregivers
Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Registered Nurse
Provided accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care
Assessed and provided patient/client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
Maintained a safe and healthy working environment and used safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards
Participated in coordination of home health services with Registered Nurse and clinical management
April 1985 – August 1987 Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute Nashville, TN
Psychiatric Technician April 1985 – November 1987
Licensed Practical Nurse November 1987 – October 2016
Promote a physically and emotionally safe environment, including conducting regular rounds and patient and property searches so patients can focus on managing their illnesses and disabilities to promote healing
Facilitate healing relationships of patients through individual and group therapy opportunities
Aid in basic patient care such as eating, bathing, dressing, and teaching and encouraging basic hygiene and other daily living skills while observing patient progress to identify the need for additional services or changes in current treatment
Provide behavioral emergency assistance, such as patient restraint or basic first aid when needed, as well as recognize and report homicidal or suicidal behaviors
Accompany physicians on rounds to update them on current patient care and condition, and maintain accurate and complete patient records and medical histories to ensure patients receive appropriate and effective care and treatment
Carry out all physician orders, such as the dispensation of medication and the preparation of medications for home visits and outings
Participate in staff meetings by reporting observations of patient behavior and progress in therapeutic and personal activities and interactions
Assist with admission, transfer and discharge to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition for the patient
Other Related Experience
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
August 1987 Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital School of Practical Nursing Practical Nurse Diploma
Professional Licensure
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse
License Number: 36994
Status: Licensed Multistate
Issue Date: 11/23/1987
Expiration Date: 10/31/2021
State Issued: Tennessee
Basic Life Support-American Heart Association
October 2019-October 2021
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