CW Christine Wills

Arden, NC ***** 814-***-**** adnryp@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

I have a current NC compact LPN license. I have extensive experience in family medicine and long term care. In addition I have been a diabetic educator and smoking cessation educator. I am looking for 10 hour days no weekends and a new nursing experience to add to my scope of experience. I am a team player that is easy to get along with.

SKILLS Pulse Oximetry Tracking

Patient Management

Infection Control and Aseptic

Procedures

Patient Care

HIPAA Compliance

Chronic Disease Management

Dementia Knowledge

Transcribing Orders

Shared Governance

Process Optimization

Infection Control

Treatment Planning

Diabetes Diagnosis and

Treatment

Laboratory Testing

Regulatory Requirements

Rehabilitation Techniques

Direct Patient Care

Breathing treatments

Writing reports

Medical Records Management

WORK HISTORY LPN 03/2020 to CURRENT

MAHEC Asheville, NC

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Assisted wappointments, transfers and discharges through ALSCIPTS.

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

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

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

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

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

Delivered updates in patient status to physician or resident recording all changes in medical records.

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

Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management. Used Blood pressure cuff and pulse ox and EKG medical tools to obtain patient vital signs under supervision of Physician. Monitored and tracked patient vitals in ALSCRIPTS to keep team informed of changing conditions.

Used aseptic techniques, including pressure dressings to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications fllowing proceedure Performed appointment based evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. STAFF LPN 10/2018 to 02/2020

ANMED Anderson, SC

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

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.

Offered immediate assistance to evaluate needs and deliver care. Assisted with appointments, transfers and discharges through EPIC Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Managed appointment calendar for my provider scans and evaluations per week.

Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Collaborated with several providers to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

STAFF LPN 08/2007 to 07/2018

Pennsylvania Soldiers And Home Erie, PA

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

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations. Collaborated with RNS and CNAs to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

EDUCATION Associate of Science LPN 02/1984

Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center, Altoona, PA

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